Section Engineer - Fixed Term

Bachy Soletanche; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Bachy Soletanche Limited is seeking a seasoned Site Manager for a 9‑month fixed‑term contract on site in Leiston. You will oversee safety, quality, contract performance, and progress reporting against targets, ensuring compliance with project and legal requirements.

The role requires a capable manager who can coach teams, address HR issues promptly, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. CAD/IT skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Substantial piling and ground engineering operations experience.
• Experience in marine works and design.
• Recognised qualification or working towards MIStructE or MICE.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project has clear deliverables through handover meetings and KPI monitoring.
• Understand contract implications of Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Mentor direct reporting Site Engineers and review their work.
• Prepare and submit contract documentation to the client.
• Obtain all approvals prior to mobilisation to site.
• Prepare site docs and communicate deliverables to site supervisor.
• Raise requisitions in line with project needs.
• Attend Start of Shift briefings and maintain a visible on-site presence.

Skills

People management

Communication

Presentations

Commercial acumen

Contract knowledge

Education

MIStructE

MICE

CSCS card

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

CAD

Job description

As part of a world leading geotechnical contracting group, Bachy Soletanche Limited specialises in all aspects of modern Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering, including bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, grouting, mini piling, anchors, ground improvements and environmental engineering.

We value our team and colleagues as the most important assets we have and we know that it is working together to overcome the most complex geotechnical challenges that ultimately allows us to fuel that feeling of pride.

Our Mission: Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.

Our Values: In line with our Mission Statement, the main Values that shape our behaviours, unify us a team and help us build long lasting relationships with our clients are: TEC‑TAC = Teamwork, Excellence, Creative, Trust, Accountability, Caring.

The Role

9‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract – Shift working is required to meet the operational needs of the business.

To be responsible for the efficient running of contracts on site, including Safety, Quality, Contract Performance Monitoring, and reporting progress against targets. Ensuring compliance with project, company, and legal requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure that the project has clear deliverables through handover meetings with process team (estimating, design, commercial, procurement, quality, plant and operations) and ensure monitoring/compliance through the use of KPI’s
• Clear understanding of the contract and awareness of the contractual implications of Early Warnings, Notice to Compensation event & Compensation Event
• Manage and mentor direct reporting Site Engineers, reviewing all their works against the project requirements.
• Prepare and collate contract documentation and ensure submission to the customer in advance of the works.
• Ensure all approvals are obtained in full prior to mobilisation to site
• Prepare site documentation and communicate deliverables to the site supervisor.
• Raise on time and ahead of the works indent/requisition in line with the needs of the project
• Attend and review Start of Shift briefings, Ensure a visible presence on site during the working day.
• Ensure all site documentation presented is comprehensive, neat and tidy.
• Review site records on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with deliverables and the contract
• Ensure the works are delivery as per the Inspections and Test Plans (ITPs) and keep quality records up to date for Client submission
• Responsible for completion of redline drawings as per Client specification
• Support Commercial Department and Construction Manager in gathering costing data and preparing month end reports.
• Monitor the project performance on a daily basis with the project site team, ensuring that all actions/risks are closed out in a timely manner to maximise margins, reduce costs, maximise income and reduce risk. Report on project performance daily to the Construction Manager
• Demonstrate effective HSE and sustainability leadership
• Input into the financial performance on a monthly basis and where applicable assist with the revision of the weekly forecast.
• Support the Construction Manager with management of the project purchases/costs.
• Work closely with the whole process team (to include operations, preconstruction, commercial, quality, planning, plant, and design), to ensure an effective and efficient project delivery.
• Prepare and issue 3 Week Look Ahead programmes, assist the planner with maintaining the contract programme.
• Identify, raise and track Non‑Conformance Reports.
• Comply with BSL and Project Safety, Quality & Environment requirements

What We’re Looking For

The role requires substantial experience in piling and ground engineering operations, marine works and design. Individuals must possess a recognised qualification or be working towards a profession qualification (MICE or MIStructE) and hold a valid CSCS card.

The role requires a capable person‑manager, able to develop and coach teams, who is able to address HR issues promptly and robustly. The individual will be both focused and thorough and have the gravitas and professional credibility to advise senior management when something needs immediate redress together with the tenacity and drive to ensure that the necessary action is taken.

The individual needs to be capable of communicating ideas and concepts effectively to both their own team and external, particularly operational parties. The role requires sound presentational skills and the capability to originate and develop new and innovative processes across the company.

The individual needs to be able to set, deliver and measure clear targets, must have good commercial acumen and a working knowledge of contracts.

Additional:

• Computer Literate including good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project.
• CAD skill will be beneficial.

Why Bachy Soletanche?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As well as being part one of the largest specialist geotechnical contractor and working in a collaborative environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25‑days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.