Site Engineer

Ekfb; Harwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting a Site Engineer to join our team based in Chipping Warden as part of HS2 civil works. You will coordinate setting out activities, liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to M&E tasks and ensure works meet programme and budget.

The role requires CSCS with the appropriate grade, an HNC/Degree in Construction/M&E and a driving license. Experience in highways and deep drainage is preferred and you will support the delivery team with

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Construction/M&E related.
• You must hold a CSCS card (White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor).
• You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle.
• Previous structures experience is preferred.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities within highways and deep drainage works.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials for M&E works to the required standards, programme and budget.
• Coordinate the setting-out team and manage performance of M&E Sub-Contractors; resolve technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team.
• Assist with production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and contribute to financial forecasting.

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/M&E related

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

We're looking to recruit a Site Engineer to join our team based in Chipping Warden.

The successful site engineer must have experience working within Highways and Deep Drainage works.

You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out M&E works activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting out team and be responsible for the performance and development M&E Sub-Contractors and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Specification and coordination of varied contractors and time frame to ensure smooth delivery in a 'just in time' fashion.

Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

About You

• HNC/Degree (Construction/M&E related) or equivalent
• You must hold a CSCS - White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor
• Previous structures experience is preferred
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities within highways and deep drainage works
• You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our aim is to be an exemplar employer of choice and to continue to strengthen our inclusive working environments, where everyone feels they truly belong and are able to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. Many of our people work flexibly and we will be happy to talk with you about how this could work for you.

EKFB are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our people throughout their employment journey. Please contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments or additional support you might require for making an application.