Section Engineer

EKFB; Stone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Site Engineer to manage the site setting-out team and oversee the development of Site Engineers. You will be responsible for resolving technical issues, ensuring subcontractor compliance, and contributing to project planning and financial forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant HNC/Degree, strong site engineering experience, and hold a valid CSCS card. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for sustained employment

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Construction or Civil Engineering and pursuing ICE membership.
• Proven site engineering experience with supervision skills.
• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures, or drainage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site setting-out team and oversee performance of Site Engineers.
• Liaise with the Sub-Agent to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure subcontractors meet contractual requirements and monitor their work.
• Assist in creating programmes, progress reports, and cost plans.

Skills

Site Engineering activities knowledge

Construction supervision skills

Monitoring and coordination

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CSCS Card

Driving Licence

Job description

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., EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site setting‑out team and oversee the performance and development of Site Engineers.
• Identify and resolve technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub‑Agent.
• Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure works meet contractual requirements.
• Ensure the team has up‑to‑date information and resources to carry out duties.
• Assist in the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.
• 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 the Sub‑Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent, and working towards ICE membership.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential.
• Valid CSCS card (Black, Gold, White, White/Yellow, Red Experienced or Red Provisional (6 months)).
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

About EKFB

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80 km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope includes 15 viaducts, 5 km of green tunnels, 22 km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. We are 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.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary, benefits and an inclusive work environment. Pre‑employment checks will be undertaken, including references, ID, driving licence and right to work. BPSS security clearance will be required as part of the onboarding process.