Section Engineer – Highways

6 Month Contract

Daily Rate: £400

M4 Jct 3- Hayes, Greater London

In Scope of IR35

The Role

To control a section of the works, according to a specific discipline. Management of a team of Site Engineers within same discipline.

Health Safety & Environmental

• Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments and undertakes periodic reviews
• Prepares and raises Temporary Works Briefs, following up to ensure timely implementation
• Completes Accident Book and associated reports as required. Able to undertake incident investigations to required standard

Engineering Control

• Carry out complex setting out
• Provision of ‘primary’ setting out control and recognizes the optimum location for installation
• Coaches junior engineers in the use of setting out techniques

Quality

• Produces Activity Control Plans / Inspection and Test Plans and obtains approval
• Actively uses the Specification for reference and coaches junior team members in using the Spec
• Maintains a comprehensive filing system of quality records aligned to the Project Quality Handover requirements
• Ensures that Site Engineers complete the required quality check sheets on a timely basis for the works
• Identifies, raises and actions Non-Conformance Reports. Tracks close-out of NCRs within section.
• Identifies and raises Technical Queries (RFIs) with possible solutions. Tracks closeout of RFIs within section

About You (Essential)

Core

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests improvements to systems
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified
• Must be a strong team player, with developed communication skills

Health Safety & Environmental

• Understands Permit System and actively raises Permits to Work
• Is able to identify potential hazards and is proactive in implementing actions and controls

Engineering Control

• Able to carry out complex setting out
• Able to resolve issues with control and information provided
• Able to identify issues on drawings and suggest construction solutions
• Strong knowledge of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks

Quality

• Understands and has experience of producing ACP
• Actively drives the production of quality handover documentation and information
• Strong understanding of construction tolerances
• Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents

Desirable

• Leadership skills advancing
• Evidence of effective independent judgement skills
• Good progression towards professional accreditation (eg ICE, IHT)