Construction Engineer (Airfield and Roads)

Bechtel Corporation; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Airfield & Roads Construction Engineer (Heathrow West) to support planning for airfield and Strategic Road Network infrastructure for the Heathrow 3rd runway project. The role assists the Construction Manager with planning, coordination and key documentation for the DCO process, focusing on realigned roads and motorway junctions.

Responsibilities include inputting constructability reviews, coordinating with design teams, developing site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Up to 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience on major road schemes or airfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Input constructability reviews to optimise construction sequencing, logistics, and methodology.
• Coordinate with engineering and design consultants to reflect construction requirements in design deliverables.
• Develop site layouts, temporary works strategies, logistics and phasing plans for construction in a live operational environment.
• Assist in developing overall construction execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource estimates.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations are embedded in all aspects of design and planning.
• Draft key construction methodologies to support the planning process
• Maintain awareness of design evolution, scope changes, and their potential impacts on construction methods, costs, and schedules.
• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reporting for construction scope.
• Coordinates with design on constructability issues
• Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations.
• Lead any assigned construction management resource, support the development of any such assigned resource; maintain standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor as required.

Skills

Construction planning

Stakeholder coordination

HSE awareness

Cost estimation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact that lasts for generations? At Bechtel, we don’t just deliver projects … we create landmarks that transform communities and connect the world.

Major Responsibilities

The Airfield & Roads Construction Engineer (Heathrow West) supports the development of construction planning for all airfield and Strategic Road Network related infrastructure for the proposed new 3rd runway at Heathrow Airport. The role involves the supporting the Airfield and External Works Construction Manager’s in the planning, coordination and preparation of key documentation to support the DCO planning process. The scope of works will focus on airfield and highway related enabling works including the construction of a realigned strategic roads and motorway junction associated with the new terminal and airfield construction.

Responsibilities include:-

• Input into constructability reviews to optimise construction sequencing, logistics, and methodology.
• Coordinate with engineering and design consultants to ensure construction requirements are reflected in design deliverables.
• Support the development of site layouts, temporary works strategies, logistics and phasing plans for construction in a live operational environment.
• Assist in developing overall construction execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource estimates.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations are embedded in all aspects of design and planning.
• Draft key construction methodologies to support the planning process
• Maintain awareness of design evolution, scope changes, and their potential impacts on construction methods, costs, and schedules.
• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reporting for construction scope.
• Coordinates with design on constructability issues
• Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations.
• Lead any assigned construction management resource, support the development of any such assigned resource; maintain standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline and / or ideally you will have around to 10 years of relevant work experience all applications will be considered
• Knowledge of construction methods, procedures, and sequencing for civil and airfield works.
• Experience of working on major road schemes or airfield projects.