Senior Engineer

Costain; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company is seeking an experienced individual to join their team in Sunbury-on-Thames for a project management role. The position involves overseeing water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with engineering principles and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and strong technical skills in construction. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques.
• Experience in civil/MEICA construction projects is beneficial.
• Competence in using MS Word and Excel for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with alliance partners and subcontractors.
• Lead project establishment and delivery alongside the team.
• Manage compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Understanding of engineering principles

Technical knowledge of construction techniques

Civil/MEICA construction experience

Design Management experience

Computer competence (MS Word, Excel)

Training in Health & Safety

Current Driving Licence

Education

Degree/HNC level qualification in a relevant engineering subject

Relevant CSCS Card

Job description

Job Description

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Description

Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Key Alliance partners and subcontractors
• Take a lead in the establishment of the site and overall delivery of the project supporting the team & management as required.
• Work effectively and efficiently alongside other members of the delivery team to support them in their role.
• Effective engagement with stakeholders and 3rd parties. (land owners etc)
• Keep accurate site records identifying any variances or issues and provide feedback to line managers.
• Assist in project design co‑ordination and distribution of documentation relevant to the site works.
• Hold specific site based responsibilities as determined at project level, typically permits to work.
• Be willing to hold site based co‑ordination and subcontract manager roles relevant to your knowledge & experience as determined at site level, or as defined by the project management team.
• Support other team members to ensure liaison between the different site disciplines and subcontract managers is free flowing and works are co‑ordinated effectively.
• Assist & support in the preparation, implementation & maintaining of formal QA / QC documentation on site including Inspection Test Plans and Check sheets.
• Assist & support in the completion & co‑ordination of regular mandatory & regulatory inspections for the project as directed, including SHE, LOLER, PUWER etc.
• Assist in development, monitor & report on 5-6 week look ahead schedules inclusive of the supply chain and other stakeholders (on APHEX).
• As required, prepare or approve and then implement Risk Assessments & Method Statements for directly resourced works.
• Plan and procure materials & plant as required for works on site as required and ensure efficient use / stocks are maintained provide feedback and identification of any issues in a timely manner.
• Manage direct reports, reviewing their performance, duties and support their development – Ensure that all engineering, measurement, sub‑contract works are undertaken in accordance with the conditions and requirements of the contract.
• Promote continuous improvement in everything undertaken and share good practice within the project, back to Costain centre and to the wider industry.
• Attend / arrange weekly co‑ordination, progress and programme / resource meetings as required.
• Monitor and drive SHE performance, ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Play a key role in the management and communication of change control.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Understanding of engineering principles
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Some civil / meica construction experience.
• Design Management experience
• Frontline and project supporting roles available.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
• Current Driving Licence

Desirable (the ideal)

• Temporary works coordination experience, confined space working, lifting operations, scaffold management. Civils and Commissioning phase experience
• Ability to take charge of section of large site or sole responsibility for smaller site
• Vocational Training (successful experience at engineer level)

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/HNC level qualification in a relevant engineering subject
• Relevant CSCS Card

Desirable

• Hold or be working towards APM Introductory Certification

About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

We do share individual feedback following an interview.

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About the Team

Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP7 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.