Section Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Section Engineer for a prestigious rail project in the North East of England. The role will involve supervising and mentoring junior engineers, monitoring delivery against the programme, and ensuring works are set out accurately before commencement.

The successful candidate will have a civil engineering degree, proven experience with tier 1 contractors on large infrastructure projects, and rail environment exposure. PTS/CSCS is required.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience with a tier 1 on a large infrastructure project.
• PTS/CSCS qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring assistant and trainee engineers.
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the programme and construction methods.
• Ensuring works are accurately set out before work commences and recorded in diaries.
• Assist in preparing look-ahead programmes coordinated with the site programme.
• Identify, record and report changes to scope or programme.
• Ensure testing/sampling of materials as per specification.

Skills

Supervision & mentoring

Programme monitoring

Setting out

Non-conformance reporting

Change management

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

My client, a high profile civil engineering and construction firm are currently looking for a Section Engineer for a prestigious rail project in the North East of England.

The role is long term and the project includes non lineside civil's works within a railway environment. The client is looking for someone that can start as soon as possible and the successful candidate will have a proven track record working for well established rail contractors.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Supervising and mentoring assistant, trainee engineers
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods.
• Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences.
• Completing daily diary records and ensuring they are also being maintained by others under your supervision.
• Assist in preparing "look ahead" programmes in conjunction with the supervisory staff, coordinated with overall site programme.
• Identifying, recording and reporting change to the scope of works or programme.
• Ensuring that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification.
• Recording and reporting Non Conformance's and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Provide accurate setting out for works before work is programmed to commence, allowing time for independent checking.

Candidate Requirements:

• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Proven experience working for a tier 1 on a large infrastructure project
• Rail stations background is advantageous
• PTS/CSCS

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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