Section Engineer - Earthworks & Structures (Central London)

SCS Railways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS Railways is recruiting a Section Engineer for the Earthworks & Structures Delivery Unit working in Euston, London, on the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. You will oversee site engineers, ensure setting-out, quality control, and maintain documentation to support a demanding construction programme.

The role requires a civil engineering qualification, strong knowledge of construction techniques, and proficiency with CAD/Primavera/Synchro.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HNC in Civil Engineering
• Understanding of Engineering Principles
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system)
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
• Presentation Skills Training (inductions / briefings etc)
• CAD, Primavera software, Synchro proficiency

Responsibilities

• Managing and co-ordinating the activities of the site engineers to ensure setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner
• Develop 4-weekly programmes with site engineer and simple benchmark productivity measures for the workforce and assess actual programme and productivity achieved for review at weekly progress meetings to include resource requirements
• Complete inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation is produced in a timely manner
• Communicate with works managers, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided
• Communicate to the 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
• Procurement of Plant, Materials and Equipment through Requisitions
• 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
• Adherence to project policies and procedures

Skills

Degree level qualification

Engineering Principles

Construction techniques

MS Word Excel

Health & Safety

Environmental management

Presentation skills

CAD

Primavera

Synchro

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Primavera

Synchro

Job description

SCS Railways is recruiting a Section Engineer for the Earthworks & Structures Delivery Unit working in Euston, London, on the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. You will oversee site engineers, ensure setting-out, quality control, and maintain documentation to support a demanding construction programme.

The role requires a civil engineering qualification, strong knowledge of construction techniques, and proficiency with CAD/Primavera/Synchro.