Section Engineer

EKFB; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting a Section Engineer with structures experience for a major HS2 infrastructure project. The role is based at our Southam site, reporting to the Sub Agent and supervising the site engineering team from construction to close out.

You will assist with temporary works design schemes, liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials, and ensure works meet the required standards, programme and budget.

Qualifications

• Must have practical site engineering knowledge with construction supervision experience.
• Experience in structures is essential.
• Must have own transport to attend sites in remote areas; a full driving licence is required.
• Holder of SMSTS or SSSTS and CSCS cards at a suitable level is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out.
• Support the Sub Agent in construction operations and programme delivery.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes and liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials.
• Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure works meet contract requirements.
• Contribute to programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and financial forecasting.

Skills

Site engineering

Construction supervision

Structures experience

Transport

Driving licence

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS cards (White/Yellow/Red/Black/Gre

Education

HNC/ Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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.

We're seeking to recruit a Section Engineer with Structures experience for a Major Infrastructure project.

This position will be based at our Southam site. 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.

About The Candidate

Key Skills and 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
• Must have own transport to be able to attend site(s) in remote areas
• Full driving licence required
• You must hold the following competencies:
• SMSTS or SSSTS;
• CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor

About The Company

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 projects.

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.

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

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Vi