Role Purpose;

• Interface between the design activities and construction activities - ensuring all works are constructed in accordance with approved designs;
• To supervise, monitor and interpret the contract design documents;
• Input into the design development process;
• Undertake setting out duties to a high degree of precision and supervise other engineers setting out work;
• Produce and manage inspection and test plans across the construction works.
• Including undertaking of Engineers installation inspections;
• Complete Red line drawings and ensure accuracy of As Built issued drawings;
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other engineers within the team;
• Have a clear understanding of engineering tolerances on the contract and communicate these to the team;
• Anticipate and resolve technical issues, including the raising of technical queries;
• Coordinate geotechnical investigation works;
• Hand over and Hand back of completed works to client;
• Identify and raise commercial issues using early warnings and contribute to change requests.

As a Section Engineer, your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Safety Leadership of the team, contributing to the wider programme safety targets and culture;
• Understand and implement safety systems;
• Ensure all personnel under your control are fully briefed and work in a safe manner;
• Ensure works are being undertaken and recorded as required by the quality management system;
• Line management of engineers including development needs;
• Develop and maintain strong Client and Stakeholder relationships

The following qualities and experience are essential:

• Engineering Qualification (MEng, BEng, BSc or equivalent) in Civil Engineering;
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with recognised body (or working towards);
• Completed recognised training course in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS);
• Strong team worker and ability to build relationships across the team;
• Experience of delivering Rail Civil Engineering Works within a Network Rail controlled infrastructure;
• Strong communicator using verbal and written methods;
• Driving licence.

The following qualities and experience are desirable:

• PTS certified;
• Computer literate: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook;
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Understanding of Permanent Way Standards and Parameters;
• Line management experience;
• Previously or currently undertaken a CRE (Construction) role