Section Engineer - Civils/Concrete

Morson Edge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge requires a Section Engineer to develop design, method, programme and cost for HS2 works at Green Park Way Vent Shaft. You will manage resources, supervise site teams, and ensure activities align with contract, programme and budget while adhering to health & safety, QA and client requirements.

The role involves liaising with HS2, subcontractors, and stakeholders, maintaining documentation, and driving safe delivery on a major urban construction project.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering with vocational training.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing and best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction contracts.
• Ability to use initiative based on engineering and practical experience.
• Independent and proactive work style with ability to collaborate within an integrated team.
• Computer competence: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt style to the receiver.
• CSCS Card.
• Health & Safety and Environmental management training.

Responsibilities

• Develop the design, construction methodology, programme and cost. Prepare for the delivery of the works, including resources, procurement, consents, and pre start documentation.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Review contracts; develop site programmes; forecast budgets; monitor productivity; report changes weekly.
• Be conversant with subcontractor contracts and manage subcontractor accounts with QS team.
• Requisition resources to ensure correct specification and availability to avoid delays.
• Record non-conformances and communicate instructions to QA/QS; maintain resource records.
• Maintain daily site diary with changes, attendance, and discussions with Client / Designer / RE / Project Team.
• Ensure ITPs, risk assessments and method statements are implemented and followed.
• Follow Health & Safety and Environmental policies; implement Safety Management System requirements.
• Distribute policy docs to teams and suppliers; keep relevant stakeholders informed.
• Liaise internally with Construction Manager, Design/Engineering, QA and Cost Control.
• Liaise externally with HS2, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Understand client and JV sustainability policies and ensure implementation on the project.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Health & Safety training

CSCS Card

Construction contracts understanding

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Document Control Systems

Job description

Title: Section Engineer

Job location: Green Park Way Vent Shaft - UB6 0AQ

Duration: ASAP - 07/09/27

Role

Develop the design, construction methodology, programme and cost for their area of work as assigned by the Construction Manager. Prepare for the delivery of these works, manage resources and providing supervision, advice and guidance to the members of the Construction teams and Sub-Contractors. Ensure the progress of the works are in accordance with the contract, programme, budget and design requirements. Implement and assure compliance with all relevant High Speed Two and or statutory requirements with regards to Health, Safety, Environment and Public relations within their scope of work. Manage QA within section of works, including compilation of handover packs and gaining client approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the design, construction methodology, programme and cost. Prepare for the delivery of the works, including resources, procurement, consents, and pre start documentation.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Review contractual agreements and develop detailed site specific programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Construction Manager and QS department.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractor's contract conditions, assist to develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
• Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Communicate to the Construction Manager, QA and QS teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work related discussions with Client / Designer / RE / Project Team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are being implemented and adhered to.
• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System within their area of responsibility.
• Ensure that the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the relevant Health and Safety as well as Environmental Policy and are kept informed of relevant developments and issues.
• Internal liaison with the Construction Manager, Design and Engineering Team, QA team and Cost Control.
• External liaison with High Speed Two, Subcontractors / Suppliers and Stakeholders, close co-ordination with the Construction Manager required.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the companys operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing and best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction contracts.
• Ability to use initiative based on engineering and practical experience.
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

Desirable

• Experience of constructability reviews and construction input to the design development including through the Early Contractor Involvement
• Experienced in:
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Piling
  • Utility works
  • Working on major, urban construction projects
  • Managing a team of people and subcontractors