Site Engineer – Pipe Jacking

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services is seeking a Site Engineer for a major civil project in London. You will support planning, mobilisation and coordination with the Section Engineering team, ensuring RAMS, ITPs and permits are prepared and implemented on site.

Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day activities, liaising with foremen and subcontractors, maintaining safety systems and quality records, and contributing to programme delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous civil engineering or major infrastructure project experience, preferably reinforced concrete.
• CSCS card holder is required.
• Proven pipe jacking experience clearly demonstrated on CV.
• Experience with setting out and land surveying.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, RAMS, permits and quality documentation.
• Experience across earthworks and deep drainage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Section Engineering team with planning, preparation and development of sketches, methodologies, plans and procedures for mobilisation and delivery.
• Assist with site mobilisation and establishment in coordination with the General Foreman and Works Manager.
• Work closely with subcontractors to ensure RAMS, ITPs, permits and related documentation are prepared and implemented.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities to deliver works safely, efficiently and per programme.
• Ensure safety systems, including Permit to Dig and Temporary Works, are implemented and maintained.
• Liaise with Section Foremen to follow approved safe systems and methodologies.
• Identify temporary works needs early and ensure design, approval and implementation.
• Maintain quality inspections and records per ITPs.
• Manage non-conformance reports and coordinate corrective actions to close-out.
• Provide site engineering support to other project teams including Community Relations, Highways and Logistics.

Skills

Pipe jacking

Setting out & surveying

ITP RAMS knowledge

Earthworks & drainage

Site diaries & records

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil or Environmental Engineering

CSCS card

Job description

Site Engineer

Reporting to: Section Engineer / Senior Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Section Engineering team with the planning, preparation and development of sketches, methodologies, plans and procedures required for mobilisation and delivery of the works.
• Assist with site mobilisation and establishment in coordination with the General Foreman and Works Manager.
• Work closely with subcontractors to ensure timely preparation, approval and implementation of RAMS, ITPs, permits, consents and associated documentation.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities and planning to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the programme.
• Ensure Permit to Dig, Temporary Works and other relevant safety systems are properly implemented and maintained.
• Liaise with Section Foremen to ensure works are undertaken in accordance with approved safe systems and construction methodologies.
• Identify temporary works requirements at an early stage and ensure they are designed, approved and implemented in accordance with project procedures.
• Ensure all quality inspections and checks are completed in accordance with approved ITPs and that records are accurately maintained.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), coordinating corrective actions through to close-out.
• Provide engineering and site support to other project teams, including Community Relations, Highways and Logistics, as required.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards as the highest priority throughout delivery of the works.
• Demonstrate full commitment to the project’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Ensure HSE requirements are effectively communicated to the workforce and consistently implemented on site.

Programme & Supply Chain Management

• Support and update the four-week look-ahead programme, monitoring progress and identifying potential delays.
• Manage and coordinate the supply chain to ensure works are delivered efficiently and in accordance with safety, environmental, quality and programme requirements.
• Understand the scope of works and proactively identify potential change, variations and additional works.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, best practice and consistent application of project standards and procedures.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required by the project.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects, preferably involving the construction of reinforced concrete structures.
• Valid and relevant CSCS card.
• Proven experience in pipe jacking – this is an essential requirement and must be clearly demonstrated on the CV.
• Experience with setting out and land surveying.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, RAMS, permits and quality documentation.
• Experience across earthworks and deep drainage.
• Ability to maintain accurate site diaries and records.
• Experience supporting and updating construction programmes and short-term look-ahead programmes.
• Strong understanding of site coordination, subcontractor management and safe systems of work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.