Section Engineer - Freelance

Eiffage Kier; Buckingham; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting a Section Engineer on a freelance basis for a Buckingham area site. You will report to the Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction through closeout, assisting with temporary works design schemes and resource allocation.

You’ll coordinate subcontractors, ensure adherence to programme, budget and contract requirements, and support production of programmes, progress reports and cost forecasts.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Working towards institute membership (ICE).
• Experience in site engineering activities with construction supervision.
• Competent with high standards for structures/highways projects.
• Must hold SMSTS or SSSTS and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to meet standards, programme and budget.
• Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to satisfy contractual requirements.
• Ensure teams have current information, programmes, progress reports and cost plans.

Skills

Site Engineering

Construction supervision

Structural/Highways knowledge

Team coordination

Programme & cost planning

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Towards ICE membership

Tools

Driving license

CSCS card (White/Yellow/Red/Black/Gold)

Job description

About The Role

At EKFB we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring 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.

We’re recruiting for a Section Engineeron a freelance basis to join our team based in the Buckingham area.

As a Section Engineer, you'llbe required to report to our Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out. You will be assisting with temporary works design schemes. We'd need you to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

We need you to be monitoring and coordinating our subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. We would also need you to ensure 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.

About Us

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.

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

In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technica

l expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks

It is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of the onboarding process).

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institutemembership(ICE).
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in Structures and/or Highways is essential for this role.
• You must hold the following competencies:
  • SMSTS or SSSTS
  • CSCS White, White/Yellow, Red-Experienced, Black-Manager or Gold-Supervisor card
• You must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle.