Senior Site Engineer – Earthworks & Structures Delivery

SCS Railways; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS Railways in London is recruiting an Agent for the Earthworks & Structures Delivery Unit based at Euston. You will manage resources, drive works to progress in line with the contract programme, and uphold health, safety and environmental standards.

You will lead site engineering training, review contracts, develop plans and budgets, and coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery on a complex HS2 package in central London.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Understanding of Engineering Principles.
• Knowledge and Understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software).
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Review contractual agreements and develop design, working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Construction Manager, General Foreman and Subcontractors / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies, and feedback any changes made to the QA and QS teams.
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the project manager and QS department.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractors contract conditions, develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
• Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Communicate to the QA and QS teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field
• Produce monthly reports for financial forecasting, monitoring and control of project cost
• Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders
• Key point of contact for clients for project progress
• Set the highest example for Health and Safety Requirements

Skills

Engineering principles

Contract law understanding

MS Word

MS Excel

Primavera

Document control system

Health & Safety training

Environmental management

Education

Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Word

MS Excel

Document control system

Job description

SCS Railways in London is recruiting an Agent for the Earthworks & Structures Delivery Unit based at Euston. You will manage resources, drive works to progress in line with the contract programme, and uphold health, safety and environmental standards.

You will lead site engineering training, review contracts, develop plans and budgets, and coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery on a complex HS2 package in central London.