Site Engineer - Freelance

EKFB; Banbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting a Freelance Site Engineer to join our Chipping Warden team for an 80km HS2 section. You will lead on-site activities, supervise junior engineers and assist in setting-out, programmes, and cost forecasting.

You will liaise with the Sub Agent to allocate resources and ensure works meet standards, programme and budget. Essential applicants hold a construction/civil engineering qualification and a valid CSCS card, with highways or structures experience.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards ICE.
• CSCS - White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor
• Experience in highways or structures is essential
• Knowledge of utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential

Responsibilities

• Site Engineer on site for other junior engineers and assist in construction operations.
• Liaise with Sub Agent/Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials.
• Identify and resolve technical problems on site with senior team.
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure works meet contractual requirements.

Skills

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Eng

CSCS Card (White/Yellow/Red/Black/Gold

Driving Licence

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

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 Freelance Site Engineer to join our team based at Chipping Warden.

The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations in the Chipping Warden area.

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 The Candidate

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE).
• You must hold a CSCS - White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor
• Previous highways or Structures experience is essential
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential for this role
• You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle

About The Company

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.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture,

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

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.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks

It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes applying for references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)