Section Engineer

Smart 4 EPC; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is recruiting an experienced Section Engineer for a major Heathrow Airport infrastructure programme. You will take engineering responsibility across airside roads, pavements and related civil works in a live airport environment, coordinating Site Engineers, subcontractors and site teams to deliver works safely, on time and to design quality.

The role requires strong setting-out and site-engineering background, with experience in reviewing drawings, ITPs, RAMS and engineering records.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS qualification is desirable.
• Strong setting-out and site-engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ITPs, quality documentation and engineering records.
• Understanding of temporary works and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Take engineering responsibility for allocated sections of the project.
• Coordinate the delivery of airside roads, pavements and associated civil engineering works.
• Manage and support Site Engineers and engineering teams.
• Oversee setting out, surveying and engineering control.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved designs.
• Review drawings and identify technical or constructability issues.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs, permits and engineering documentation.
• Manage quality inspections, records and handover documentation.
• Ensure appropriate engineering and quality records are maintained.
• Coordinate temporary works requirements where applicable.
• Monitor progress against short-term programmes and look-ahead plans.
• Assist the Sub Agent and Site Agent with planning and sequencing works.
• Liaise with design, planning, commercial, HSEQ and construction teams.
• Ensure works comply with project health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identify engineering issues and support their timely resolution.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Delivery

Setting Out

HSEQ Compliance

Coordination

RAMS

ITPs

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

CSCS qualification

Job description

About the job

Section Engineer - Heathrow Airport

Location: Heathrow Airport, London

Sector: Aviation / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Role: Section Engineer

Project: Major Airside Infrastructure Programme

We are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer to work on a major infrastructure programme at Heathrow Airport.

The role will involve taking engineering responsibility for sections of work across airside roads, pavements and associated civil engineering infrastructure within a live operational airport environment.

You will work closely with the Sub Agent and Site Agent, coordinating Site Engineers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with the programme, design and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take engineering responsibility for allocated sections of the project.
• Coordinate the delivery of airside roads, pavements and associated civil engineering works.
• Manage and support Site Engineers and engineering teams.
• Oversee setting out, surveying and engineering control.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved designs.
• Review drawings and identify technical or constructability issues.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs, permits and engineering documentation.
• Manage quality inspections, records and handover documentation.
• Ensure appropriate engineering and quality records are maintained.
• Coordinate temporary works requirements where applicable.
• Monitor progress against short-term programmes and look-ahead plans.
• Assist the Sub Agent and Site Agent with planning and sequencing works.
• Liaise with design, planning, commercial, HSEQ and construction teams.
• Ensure works comply with project health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identify engineering issues and support their timely resolution.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for experienced civil engineering professionals with a strong site-delivery background.

Relevant project experience could include:

• Airport / aviation infrastructure
• Airside roads and pavements
• Highways and major road schemes
• Heavy civils
• Concrete and pavement works
• Drainage
• Earthworks
• Utilities
• Major infrastructure projects

Previous Heathrow, airport or airside experience would be highly advantageous, but candidates with strong highways, roads or comparable heavy civil engineering experience will also be considered.

Candidates should ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Senior Site Engineer or similar.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Strong setting-out and site-engineering experience.
• Good understanding of drawings, specifications and construction methodology.
• Experience managing or coordinating Site Engineers.
• Knowledge of ITPs, quality documentation and engineering records.
• Understanding of temporary works and construction sequencing.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Appropriate CSCS qualification.

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