Site Engineer

Ekfb; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is delivering HS2 civil engineering works, seeking a Site Engineer to support highways and structures teams on site at Southam. You will supervise junior engineers, allocate labour and materials, liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman, and resolve technical site issues.

Applicants should have an HNC/degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, be progressing ICE membership, hold a CSCS card, and bring highways or heavy structures experience along with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and working towards ICE membership.
• CSCS card (White/White-Yellow/Red - Experienced; Black - Manager; Gold - Supervisor) is required.
• Experience in highways or structures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works on site.
• Liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman to ensure work meets standards, programme and budget.
• Supervise junior engineers and develop their on-site performance.
• Identify and resolve technical problems on site with senior team.

Skills

Site engineering

Construction supervision

Highways experience

Team leadership

Education

HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

ICE membership in progress

Tools

CSCS Card

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 are looking for site engineers to join out Highways and Structures teams based at Southam.

The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations in the Southam area. Experience in Structures would be desirable.

You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out 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 of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.

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

You must hold the following competencies:

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor
• Previous highways or structures experience is required.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in highways or heavy structures is essential for this role
• Must hold a valid uk drivers license and have access to your own 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 80kmsection 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.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

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.