Site Engineer Civils

VINCI Energies UK & RoI; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

VINCI Energies UK & RoI seeks a Civils Site Engineer for the Transmission Overhead Line unit. The role involves supervising subcontractors on tower foundations and haul roads, with focus on safety, quality and on-site coordination.

You will work with a team to deliver projects across Scotland, initially in Dunoon or Melgarve, with travel to other sites as needed. Strong drawing interpretation and site-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete works, excavations and steel fixing within construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans; marking out accurately.
• Good commercial awareness and ability to report performance against targets.
• Understanding of electrical infrastructure safety rules and UK CDM regulations.
• Strong ICT skills and familiarity with common software packages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage subcontractors for tower foundations and haul roads.
• Ensure works are carried out safely and in line with designs and quality standards.
• Maintain daily site diary and document progress, permits, and inspections.
• Provide site inductions and briefings; support project manager during absences.
• Coordinate with client, landowners and 3rd parties as needed.
• Travel to Dunoon, Melgarve, or other Scotland projects as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Quick learner

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civils Site Engineer - Overhead Lines

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civils Site Engineer or experienced foundation operative looking to take the next step in their career to join our Transmission Overhead Line Business Unit within Omexom, the role will involve the supervision and management of subcontractors engaged in the installation of tower foundations and haul roads. Experience with transmission tower pad and column, piled and\or rock anchor foundations would be a distinct advantage, but we will consider applicants with relevant experience with excavations, concreting and rebar works from other industries.

Reporting to the Site Manager you will be working on site as part of an experienced Overhead Line Construction team, setting to work and leading subcontractors to meet the project objectives.

Initially the role will be based at either our Dunoon or Melgarve projects, but future works could be Scotland wide so the ability and willingness to travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all works are being conducted in the correct and safe manner and proactively reduce site hazards.
• Conduct on-site monitoring and inspections on a routine basis, with active reporting of Positive Interventions.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with Omexom’s quality standards and Client specifications.
• Complete project inductions and undertake setting to work briefings.
• Issuing documentation and permits (e.g. permit to dig, Plant clearance check sheets)
• Ensure works are compliant with all relevant designs, quality standards and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Ensure all installations records are accurate and complete.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date daily site diary.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Omexom and its clients.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of operations.
• Ensure conformity to all method statements and risk assessments associated with the works.
• Ensure that accidents, incidents and near misses are suitably reported and assist with any subsequent instigations and close out actions.
• Effectively communicate with client, landowners and other 3rd parties in a professional manner
• Undertake Site Manager / Project Engineer duties in periods of absence cover or on smaller projects as necessary.

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

• Previous experience within the construction industry with direct involvement with concreting, excavations, and steel fixing works – ideally within the OHL or Substation sector.
• Ability to reading and interpret construction drawings and plans. Marking out the site, ensuring accurate measurements and placements. Checking the accuracy of construction work related to levelling and alignment.
• Good commercial awareness with ability to monitor and accurately report performance against pre-determined targets.
• An understanding of electrical infrastructure, safety rules / legislation and CDM (UK) / Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 (ROI).
• Good working knowledge of computers and relevant computer packages including Microsoft office products.
• Exceptional customer focus.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a fast paced and demanding environment,
• Experience and understanding of working within contract terms and conditions.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Organization skills
• Good communication skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Working well in a team.
• Self-motivation.
• Being flexible.
• Determination and persistence.
• Being a quick learner.
• Good time management
• Problem solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office package
• Excellent collaboration and people skills