Ancillary Civils Site Engineer

About the Contract

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

What is the purpose of this role?

Aid PM and Construction Managers as well as giving guidance to less experienced engineers on their projects. Lead site engineering and technical activities for allocated projects to facilitate conformance to the contract specification and delivery to programme timescales

What will this role involve?

• Support the CRE on engineering activity on allocated projects including design reviews; communication and consultation with other functions over changes (design, install and test). Including interfaces with other disciplines.
• Support the CRE on the engineering resource required to deliver the project plan, and provide input to the construction phase plan, work package plan and associated task briefs proposed for the work where appropriate.
• Promote best practice and support the CRE to proactively identify resource owners additional training requirements and development opportunities.
• Dependent on the process for material allocation support the CRE to ensure engineers and construction teams are correctly ordering to meet the project programme and that an up to date material schedule is maintained for the project. Full suite of certificate of conformities and other manufacturer warranties are retained for the final health and safety file.
• Support the CRE to produce and implement an ongoing inspection and surveillance regime consistent with company standards and project requirements.
• Support the CRE to provide enough site support to the project team (Project Manager, Construction managers, site supervisors, resource providers and sub-contractors) throughout the works to ensure that critical engineering decisions can be made in a timely manner and that issues arising can be dealt with to ensure compliance with a minimum of re-work.
• Support the CRE, PM and construction managers in leading and managing the Ancillary Civils site teams
• Provide site reports and completion of construction paperwork.
• Carry out surveys, setting out and on site engineering support as directed by CRE, PM or construction manager

The ancillary Civils is one based in an office / site office / site environment. It is a requirement of the ancillary Civils to attend site on a regular basis (including night-time & weekends).

Relevant Key Processes:

· Support the CRE on leading and managing all Ancillary Civils engineering activities for their team

· Co-operating with the other engineering teams and disciplines

· Planning and implementing ANCILLARY CIVILS engineering activities

· Monitoring and improving / developing engineering competence of the team - specific to ANCILLARY CIVILS

· Assisting the CRE with engineering initiatives

· Assisting the Competence Manager with engineering competence assessments - specific to ANCILLARY CIVILS

· Support the CRE in creating or reviewing all necessary engineering site documentation (programmes, WPP, TBs etc.)

· Support the CRE in planning and implementing T&I processes - specific to ANCILLARY CIVILS

· Support the CRE to Ensure ongoing health and safety file is being completed and compliance to AMP and asset management processes are followed and adhered to.

· Support the CRE in leading the team on site and in the office (there will be a requirement to work nights, weekends and holiday periods as necessary, by negotiation).

What are we looking for?

Competence Profile

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Training:

· Satisfy requirements of PTS medical.

· HNC (or equivalent) engineering qualification

· Site setting out skills

· ANCILLARY CIVILS Senior Engineer AtW

· PTS

· COSHH

· ICI

· Project Induction

· The right attitude to safety, engineering compliance, and collaborative behaviour.

· This post requires an energetic, self-managed individual who can lead a team and has the technical knowledge to ensure compliance with all relevant standards and requirements.

· In addition:

o Essential – General ANCILLARY CIVILS engineering knowledge and experience

o Essential – ANCILLARY CIVILS construction experience on large projects

o Essential – Knowledge and experience of planning and implementing ANCILLARY CIVILS works in a wide range of circumstances and environments

o Essential – Computer literate

o Essential – Knowledge and understanding of Network Rail ANCILLARY CIVILS standards

o Essential – Valid UK driving license

o Essential – Operation and use of Leicar software (Total station)

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Training:

o Preferred – ANCILLARY CIVILS Site Engineer experience

o Construction delivery experience

o Familiarity and operation of CAD

o Multi -disciplinary project experience

o Emergency First Aid

o Construction Design

o Preferred – IOSH managing safely qualification

o Preferred – Locally based

Why Amey?

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.