Section Engineer

EKFB; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting a Section Engineer for the Small Dean Viaduct site in Buckinghamshire. You will manage junior engineers, support the Sub Agent in construction operations, and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out.

You’ll assist with temporary works design schemes and coordinate labour, plant and materials to meet the programme, budget and quality standards. You will also identify and resolve technical issues, monitor subcontractors' performance against contract

Qualifications

• Experience in site engineering activities with construction supervision.
• Structures or RC frames experience is essential.
• Own transport to attend site in remote areas.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage junior engineers and assist the Sub Agent in construction operations.
• Report to the Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes and liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works to the required standards, programme and budget.
• Manage the site setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the Site Engineers.
• Identify and resolve technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub-Agent.
• Monitor and coordinate subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.
• Assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

Skills

Site engineering

Construction supervision

Transport to site

Driving licence

Education

HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent

Job description

About the role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe's latest high speed rail projects.

We are seeking to recruit a Section Engineer to join our team at our Small Dean Viaduct site in Buckinghamshire. The Section Engineer manages junior engineers and assists the Sub Agent in construction operations. You will be required to report to the Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out. Assisting with temporary works design schemes, you will liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You'll be responsible for managing the site setting‑out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the Site Engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage junior engineers and assist the Sub Agent in construction operations.
• Report to the Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out.
• Assisting with temporary works design schemes and liaising with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget.
• Manage the site setting‑out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the Site Engineers.
• Identify and resolve technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub‑Agent.
• Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.
• Assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in structures or RC frames is essential for this role.
• Must have own transport to be able to attend site(s) in remote areas.
• Full driving licence required.

Competencies and certifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• CSCS White, White‑Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor.

Location

Small Dean Viaduct site in Buckinghamshire.

Benefits and salary

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

Pre‑employment checks and security clearance

Pre‑employment checks: It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks. NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process).

Our Commitment to Inclusiveness

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

About EKFB

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe's latest high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, then

Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.