Building a sustainable tomorrow

We have a vacancy for a Section Engineer to work the project in either Leeds or Manchester. The Project is a circa £2b multi-disciplinary project upgrading the existing railway route between Manchester and Leeds. It is the largest rail and infrastructure project in the north of England over the next 5 years.

• Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour.
• Supervise chainperson, assistant and site engineers.
• Monitor the work to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
• Maintain good working relations with client / designer / together with our supply chain.
• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
• Ensure that the 3D information drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works, and formally request any missing information.
• Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence.
• Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Confirm in writing any verbal instructions received from the client / designer / staff and ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Arrange formal checking of setting out and ensure check request form is completed.
• Ensure reasonable survey book standards and daily diaries are maintained by engineers.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed and digitally recorded.
• Prepare 4 weekly programmes in conjunction with the section foreman.
• Monitor 4 weekly programme, mark up progress for review at the weekly site review meeting.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary.
• Carry out material take off and requisitions as requested by sub agent / agent.
• Ensure all delivery tickets are cost coded and passed to finance team for processing.
• Ensure that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification.

Who are we looking for?

• Qualified to ICE Technician or Incorporated level or equivalent (preferred).
• Successful experience at site engineer level.
• Government legislation on all matters relating to safety and environment.

Thorough knowledge of construction procedures and working methods.