Section Engineer

Galliford Try; Banwell; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Be Well programme

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Section Engineer for the Banwell bypass project. The role focuses on setting out, engineering control and quality assurance to deliver works safely and to the required standards.

You will work with the Site Agent and project team to coordinate activities, support colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative environment on a major infrastructure scheme.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe working practices and high quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, data and technical information for on-site use.
• Experience with setting-out using Level, EDM and GPS on civil works.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment and ensure health, safety and quality compliance.
• Support planning, coordination and resourcing of site activities to meet programme.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams to meet safety and programme goals.
• Prepare and review RAMS and ITPs to meet specs and quality standards.
• Provide guidance to site engineering team and delegate tasks to engineers.
• Monitor progress through programme controls and lookahead planning.
• Maintain accurate QA records, RFIs, TQs and test results.
• Support cost control, reporting and snag management with commercial teams.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across disciplines.

Skills

Setting-out

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Decision-making

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

SMSTS

CSCS certification

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Role – Section Engineer

Location – Banwell

Purpose of the role

As a Section Engineer on Galliford Try’s Banwell Bypass project, you will be responsible for setting out, engineering control and quality assurance, helping to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and to the required standards.

You will work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to coordinate site activities, support the development of colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project while developing your experience within a supportive project team.

What will you be doing?

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality requirements.
• Support the Site Agent with planning, coordinating and resourcing site activities to meet programme requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams to help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Prepare, review and implement RAMS and ITPs, ensuring works meet the required specification, quality and inspection standards.
• Provide guidance and support to members of the site engineering team, including delegating tasks and sharing knowledge with less experienced engineers.
• Monitor progress through programme controls, coordination meetings and short-, medium- and long-term lookaheads.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation, including QA records, as-built information, RFIs, TQs and test results.
• Work closely with commercial colleagues to support cost control, reporting, early warnings, compensation events and snag management.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, subcontractors and other project stakeholders, adapting your approach to different audiences and working styles.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to safe working practices and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Can read and interpret drawings, data and technical information and apply this effectively on site.
• Has strong setting-out skills using Level, EDM and GPS, alongside relevant civil engineering experience.
• Can organise and prioritise their own work, while supporting others to deliver shared project objectives.
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Takes a collaborative approach and is comfortable working with people from different disciplines and levels of experience.
• Is willing to learn, share knowledge and support the development of colleagues.
• Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 or above, and has SMSTS and CSCS certification.
• Has experience using Microsoft Office 365 and CAD software.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on continuing to expand our offering with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Regional Infrastructure

Our Regional Infrastructure business stream delivers vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.

We work with regional customers across the UK and have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks provides over 70 customers with direct access to our services.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Disability Confirmation

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.