Senior Engineer

Farrans Construction; Wick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Engineer in Wick, Scotland to manage onsite quality inspections and ensure projects meet expectations and industry standards. This role requires strong collaboration with the engineering team and sub-contractors, technical knowledge, and experience in various engineering sectors. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a commitment to sustainability and community impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive accommodation and travel arrangements

Commitment to environmental sustainability

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Technical knowledge of engineering and best practices.
• Valid CSCS / CSR card is required.
• Full Driving License needed.
• First Aid at Work certification is necessary.
• Knowledge of building regulations and Health and Safety.
• Experience in various engineering sectors is preferred.
• Experience with RAMS and 3-day look-up is beneficial.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with the Engineering team and sub-contractors.
• Assist in managing systems to review work progress.
• Record and test workmanship and materials.
• Provide engineering support for technical problems.
• Set out works within allowable tolerances.
• Regularly check and calibrate setting out points.
• Ensure workforce understands setting out information.
• Maintain dimensional control for accurate construction.
• Proactively manage Health and Safety on site.
• Coordinate and supervise temporary works as required.
• Implement test and inspection plans for site works.

Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Technical knowledge of engineering and best practices

Valid CSCS / CSR card

Full Driving License

First Aid at Work certification

Knowledge of building regulations and legislation

Experience in Roads & Bridges, Water, Marine, Renewables

Experience with RAMS and 3-day look-up

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Engineer

As a Senior Engineer, you will be primarily involved in the daily inspection of the quality of work completed onsite. Alongside the site team, you will initiate continuous improvements to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. This will ensure the customers’ expectations are met, whilst aligning activities within industry standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Build strong working relationships with the Engineering team and sub-contractors.
2. Assist in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity.
3. Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, e.g., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork.
4. Provide engineering support to overcome technical problems and answer queries.
5. Set out works within allowable tolerances.
6. Regularly check setting out points and benchmarks; ensure all instruments are calibrated and recorded.
7. Ensure the workforce understands setting out information suitable for the work.
8. Maintain setting out and dimensional control for accurate construction.
9. Proactively manage Health and Safety on site.
10. Coordinate and supervise temporary works as required.
11. Implement test and inspection plans for all works on site.

Skills and Experience:

1. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
2. Technical knowledge of engineering and best practices.
3. Valid CSCS / CSR card.
4. Full Driving License.
5. First Aid at Work certification.
6. Knowledge of engineering, building regulations, legislation, and Health and Safety.
7. Experience in Roads & Bridges, Water, Marine, Renewables, or Horizon sectors.
8. Experience with RAMS and 3-day look-up.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
10. Proficiency in AutoCAD.

What We Offer:

At Farrans, you can make a significant impact. We value enthusiasm, new ideas, and innovation. Our projects play an important role in the communities of the UK and Ireland.

We build, transform, and connect, making a positive difference. We are committed to environmental sustainability and your well-being, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Our culture promotes transparency, equality, and continuous learning. We support our team with comprehensive accommodation and travel arrangements when working away from home.