Senior Project Piling Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to oversee piling and ground engineering works on a major civil project in the UK. You will collaborate with the Project Manager and site team to ensure design integrity, quality and safety are maintained on site.

Key duties include producing method statements and ITPs, managing temporary works, liaising with design teams, and maintaining accurate site records.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering piling and/or ground engineering projects
• CSCS card is held and health and safety is emphasised
• Valid safety-critical medical fitness certificate is required
• Strong communication with clients, designers and site teams

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering oversight for piling and ground engineering activities
• Ensuring construction complies with design information and quality requirements
• Monitoring and evaluating variations in ground conditions
• Producing and maintaining method statements, risk assessments and ITPs
• Managing temporary works compliance
• Raising, reviewing and closing out non-conformance reports
• Preparing and completing lift plans
• Managing rig instrumentation records and producing production graphs
• Producing and maintaining accurate as-built drawings and site records
• Liaising with designers regarding variations and technical queries
• Working closely with the Construction Supervisor to ensure works are properly planned and safely executed
• Liaising with clients, engineers, suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Maintaining daily diaries and detailed project records
• Attending and contributing to weekly progress meetings
• Coordinating with the Project Manager and site team to ensure appropriate resources are available
• Supporting procurement and liaison with suppliers
• Driving improvements in production, quality and site performance

Skills

Piling

Ground engineering

Rotary bored piling

CFA piling

Pile load testing

CSCS card

Health and safety

Site quality control

Temporary works

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major civil engineering project, taking responsibility for the engineering, quality and technical delivery of specialist piling and ground engineering works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong experience in rotary bored piling, CFA piling and/or pile load testing to take a key role within an established project team.

The Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and Construction Supervisor, you will provide engineering oversight of the works, ensuring they are delivered safely and in accordance with the required design, quality and contractual standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing engineering oversight for piling and ground engineering activities
• Ensuring construction complies with design information and quality requirements
• Monitoring and evaluating variations in ground conditions
• Producing and maintaining method statements, risk assessments and ITPs
• Managing temporary works compliance
• Raising, reviewing and closing out non-conformance reports
• Preparing and completing lift plans
• Managing rig instrumentation records and producing production graphs
• Producing and maintaining accurate as-built drawings and site records
• Liaising with designers regarding variations and technical queries
• Working closely with the Construction Supervisor to ensure works are properly planned and safely executed
• Liaising with clients, engineers, suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Maintaining daily diaries and detailed project records
• Attending and contributing to weekly progress meetings
• Coordinating with the Project Manager and site team to ensure appropriate resources are available
• Supporting procurement and liaison with suppliers
• Driving improvements in production, quality and site performance

Commercial & Contractual Responsibilities

You will also support the commercial management of the project, including:

• Understanding the tender, contract and associated project requirements
• Working closely with the commercial team regarding contractual documentation and project records
• Maintaining accurate records of changes and variations to the works
• Supporting the preparation and management of the project cost plan
• Managing early warnings and compensation events alongside the Project Manager
• Assisting with general contract administration

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience delivering piling and/or ground engineering projects
• Experience with Rotary Bored Piling, CFA piling and/or Pile Load Testing
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles
• Good technical knowledge of construction techniques and industry best practice
• Experience of site quality control and temporary works procedures
• Strong health, safety and environmental awarenessGood IT skills and experience using standard construction/project software
• Relevant CSCS card
• A valid safety-critical medical fitness certificate
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, designers, commercial teams and site management

Previous experience working for a specialist piling or ground engineering contractor would be particularly advantageous.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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