Freelance Section Engineer - High-Speed Rail Project

EKFB; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting a freelance Section Engineer based in Buckingham to lead on site engineering activities for the HS2 project. You will report to the Sub Agent, supervise the site setting-out team and coordinate labour, plant and materials to meet programme and budget.

The role requires experience in utilities/earthworks/heavy structures or drainage, CSCS/SSTS qualifications, and a driving licence. BPSS checks apply and security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, pursuing ICE membership.
• Site Engineering knowledge with construction supervision experience.
• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• CSCS card at White/White-Yellow/Red-Experienced, Black-Manager or Gold-Supervisor levels.
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the site setting-out team to meet programme and budget requirements.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials with Sub Agent and Section Foreman.
• Identify and resolve technical problems on site in liaison with Sub-Agent.
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure work complies with contract requirements.

Skills

Site engineering

Construction supervision

Utilities experience

Driving licence

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Education

HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

EKFB is recruiting a freelance Section Engineer based in Buckingham to lead on site engineering activities for the HS2 project. You will report to the Sub Agent, supervise the site setting-out team and coordinate labour, plant and materials to meet programme and budget.

The role requires experience in utilities/earthworks/heavy structures or drainage, CSCS/SSTS qualifications, and a driving licence. BPSS checks apply and security clearance may be required.