HS2 Track Drainage Senior Engineer – Site Lead

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Bascote; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking experienced Senior Engineers to support a major HS2 track drainage package across three work fronts in Warwickshire. You will lead drainage delivery, coordinate site teams and ensure works meet drawings, specs and HS2 standards.

The role requires strong drainage construction expertise, setting out accuracy and frontline problem solving, with RAMS/ITP handling and close collaboration with the design and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong practical experience in drainage construction.
• Good understanding of drainage drawings, specifications, setting out and construction methodology.
• Experience with chambers, drainage runs, excavation and associated earthworks.
• Experience of reinforced concrete construction, ideally including ground beams and pile caps.
• Strong technical ability with the confidence to identify and resolve construction/design issues.
• Experience preparing or reviewing RAMS, ITPs, TQs/RFIs and quality documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the engineering delivery of designated drainage work fronts.
• Manage and coordinate site engineering activities and engineering resources.
• Ensure drainage works are constructed in accordance with the latest drawings, specifications and HS2 requirements.
• Oversee setting out and construction of drainage runs, chambers and associated infrastructure.
• Provide engineering support for associated earthworks and excavation activities.
• Support delivery of reinforced concrete works including ground beams and pile caps.
• Review drawings and specifications and identify design or constructability issues.
• Raise and manage TQs, RFIs and technical issues through to resolution.
• Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs, inspection records and quality documentation.
• Carry out inspections and ensure works comply with the relevant specification and design.
• Coordinate with the design team, Site Agent, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Monitor progress and provide accurate short-term programme information.
• Assist with sequencing and planning of works across multiple work fronts.
• Support the commercial team with measurements, change and compensation events where required.
• Ensure accurate as-built information and handover documentation is maintained.
• Support the delivery team in maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

Skills

Drainage construction

Setting out

HS2/rail experience

Coordination

RAMS/ITPs

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking experienced Senior Engineers to support a major HS2 track drainage package across three work fronts in Warwickshire. You will lead drainage delivery, coordinate site teams and ensure works meet drawings, specs and HS2 standards.

The role requires strong drainage construction expertise, setting out accuracy and frontline problem solving, with RAMS/ITP handling and close collaboration with the design and delivery teams.