Site Engineering Lead (Shaft Construction)

Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture on HS2 London Tunnels is seeking an experienced site leader to prepare and deliver shaft internal RC structures, headhouse piles, RC, AFO and the Urban Realm scope. You will develop design, programme, and cost for your area, manage design and preconstruction information, and supervise construction teams and subcontractors on site.

You will ensure works progress aligns with contract, programme, budget, and design, while implementing HS2 and statutory health,

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing and best practice including SCL.
• Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction contracts (NEC).
• Ability to use initiative based on engineering and practical experience.
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suit receiver.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Review contractual agreements and develop detailed site specific programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Construction Manager and QS department.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractor’s contract conditions, assist to develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
• Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Communicate to the Construction Manager, QA and QS teams’ non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with Client / Designer / Project Team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are being implemented and adhered to.
• Be familiar with; and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System within their area of responsibility.
• Ensure that the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the relevant Health and Safety as well as Environmental Policy and are kept informed of relevant developments and issues.
• Internal liaison with the Construction Manager, Design and Engineering Team, QA team and Cost Control.
• External liaison with HS2, Subcontractors / Suppliers and Stakeholders, close co-ordination with the Construction Manager required.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Skills

Construction management

Site supervision

Communication skills

CSCS Card

AutoCAD

MS Office

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Civil Engineering degree

HND Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Document Control Systems

AutoCAD

Job description

Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture on HS2 London Tunnels is seeking an experienced site leader to prepare and deliver shaft internal RC structures, headhouse piles, RC, AFO and the Urban Realm scope. You will develop design, programme, and cost for your area, manage design and preconstruction information, and supervise construction teams and subcontractors on site.

You will ensure works progress aligns with contract, programme, budget, and design, while implementing HS2 and statutory health,