My client one of the UK largest civil engineering and construction contractors are seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer to join their specialist groundworks subsidiary in Birmingham, with a focus on a key HS2 project.

As the Senior Contracts Engineer you be will responsible for carrying out the following;

• Manage internal resource and subcontractors;
• Ensure that the works are constructed in accordance with the contract and design information, drawings, specification and Project Management Plan;
• Produce and review construction methods statements ensuring that the works are constructed efficiently and safely;
• Produce all site documentation for delivery of the works including PMP, PVPMP, ITP, Construction Phase Management Plan etc. as required;
• Develop then work to programmes, measuring progress and productivity outputs;
• Understand and apply the procedures and processes detailed in the project Health, Safety and Environmental plans, and to promote a safe working culture;
• Ensuring the works are undertaken safely and in accordance with Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and the site HS&E plans. Prepare and review risk assessments;
• Support and drive behavioural safety on site;
• Be responsible for the monitoring, progress reporting and achieving of goals for the work under his/her responsibility;
• Anticipate and resolve problems, in particular related to engineering issues;
• Manage construction records, O&M manuals and as built drawings;
• Support our “Customer Focus”, “Construction Excellence” and “Innovation” strategy;
• Undertake client meeting and pre-contract meetings.

Experience Required

• As the successful applicant you will present the following skills and experience;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally;
• Strong computer skills - focused on Excel / Word / PowerPoint;
• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry;
• Experience in delivery of civil engineering contracts on various scales;
• Ability to manage multiple teams efficiently;
• Ability to manage multiple scheme costs;
• Ability to manage Health and Safety including Behavioural Safety;
• Ability to lead, communicate and influence others to deliver targets;
• SSSTS or SMSTS.

Applicants with an applicable civil engineering degree and / or equivalent experience gained across piling, ground engineering with a civils subcontractor will be held in strong contention.

If you are looking for an exciting role that offers a chance to develop your skills and gives exposure to a defining project such as HS2, please get in touch!

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

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