Senior Field Engineer (Civils)

Bechtel; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Field Engineer (Civils) for a major aviation project in the Crawley area. You will provide field engineering specialization, work planning and packaging, material management, and safety and quality control, while coordinating with subcontractors and design teams.

You will lead health, safety, and environmental priorities, support cost estimates and progress reporting, and mentor field staff to ensure delivery in a live operational environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience on aviation, airfield, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction and safety regulations (CDM).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Input into constructability reviews to optimise construction sequencing, logistics, and methodology.
• Coordinate with engineering and design consultants to reflect construction requirements in design deliverables.
• Support site layouts, temporary works strategies, logistics and phasing plans in live operations.
• Assist in developing construction execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource estimates.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain on construction packaging and delivery strategies.
• Ensure HSE considerations are embedded in design and planning.
• Review and monitor quality control plans during design and construction phases.
• Mentor field personnel and lead assigned Construction Management resources.
• Coordinate with Design Management Team for commissioning and handover of projects.

Skills

CEng or equivalent registration

Aviation/airfield project experience

Leadership and problem-solving under压力

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity:
Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast-moving developments.If you’re motivated, hands-on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Input into constructability reviews to optimise construction sequencing, logistics, and methodology.
• Coordinate with engineering and design consultants to ensure construction requirements are reflected in design deliverables.
• Support the development of site layouts, temporary works strategies, logistics and phasing plans for construction in a live operational environment.
• Assist in developing overall construction execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource estimates.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to develop construction packaging and delivery strategies.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations are embedded in all aspects of design and planning.
• Review and monitor implementation of robust quality control plans during design and construction phases.
• Maintain awareness of design evolution, scope changes, and their potential impacts on construction methods, costs, and schedules.
• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reporting for construction scope.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to assigned project and field personnel, promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence.
• Establishes a design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables.
• Coordinates with design on constructability issues
• Reviews project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule
• Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations.
• Lead any assigned Construction Management resource, support the development of any such assigned resource; maintain standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor as required. Perform supervisory role to Field Engineers within the wider programme team
• Coordinate with the Design Management Team to deliver effective commissioning and handover of projects through review of as-built information, ensuring quality and completeness in what is delivered against contractual requirements
• Support Contractor onboarding, including introductions to Security, Contractor Support Centre and other key stakeholders, logistics planning and interface management. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and support contractor mobilisation and work scope, with a focus on striking the right balance between operational disruption and project cost.
• Monitor contractor progress against plan and report delays or changes to the project team verbally and produce a daily record of events in the construction management and reporting tool.
• Support the continuous improvement of project delivery processes and procedures and implement process improvements as these are developed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods, procedures, and sequencing for civil and airfield works.
• Experience of working on project within live operational facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and proven track record of promoting a safe working culture.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound technical leadership and problem-solving under pressure.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience in aviation, airfield, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UK construction and safety regulations, including CDM requirements.
• Experience with NEC contract administration and project delivery frameworks.
• Prior experience in planning and executing brownfield projects in live environments.

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Senior Field Engineer (Civils) Crawley, GB