Section Engineer (Geotechnical)

Matchtech; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Section Engineer - Geotechnical for a 12-month contract based in Plymouth, within a live MOD facility. Role is site-based, Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, inside IR35 and pay rates open to discussion.

Applicants should have Level 3+ qualifications and substantial geotechnical experience, with RAMS writing and CAD/BIM skills. CSCS White PQP/AQP and SMSTS are desirable.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification (Level 3 or above i.e. HNC/HND/Degree).
• Experience in geotechnical applications like drilling, grouting, anchor installation, inspection, testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare as-built drawings and maintain drawing register.
• Develop systems to record work and update the Project Quality Plan.
• Support setting out and dimensional control within tolerances.
• Provide engineering support to solve technical queries on site.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Team leadership

IT skills

RAMS writing

Quality Management System

Education

Level 3 or above (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Section Engineer - Geotechnical

Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard

Working Hours: 45 Hours per week, 07:30 - 17:00

This role is site based - Monday to Friday.

Inside IR35, rates are open to discussion

BPSS clearance

12 month contract

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Manage in the preparation of 'as-built drawings'.
• Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly.
• To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.
• Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drilling, grouting & anchoringetc.
• Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.
• Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances.
• Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.
• Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.
• To be aware of the provisions of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System and to assist in its implementation to ensure a safe working environment.
• Record instructions.
• Maintain drawing register.

Who are we looking for?

• Academic Qualification (Level 3, or above ie HNC,HND, Degree)
• Experience in various geotechnical applications such as drilling, grouting, anchor installation, inspection and testing is essential.
• Awareness of commercial processes.
• Team leader with organisational skills.
• Good standard of IT skills including, CAD and BIM systems
• Familiar with Quality Management System and familiar in writing RAMS.
• CSCS - White PQP/AQP
• SMSTS

Desirable:

• Experience in geotechnical projects
• TWC
• Nuclear experience
• May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IOM3, ICE or other appropriate professional body