Site Engineer in Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom
Site Engineer
Division: Infrastructure
Location: Tonbridge
Reporting to: Lead Engineer
Purpose of the Role
To support the Lead Engineer in all technical matters associated with the planning and construction of the allocated multi-disciplinary sites. To co-ordinate all P Way aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines. To deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client; to budget and in line with all relevant standards, processes and procedures.
Key Success Measures
- Safety & Ethics- Support the implementation of the Business Conduct Guidelines, Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas.
- Excellence- Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business.
- Quality- is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which Colas Rail can take pride in.
- People- Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients, and the environment in all areas of work. Support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on diversity and inclusion.
Key Tasks
- Work as directed by the Lead Engineer
- Ensure proposed construction plans are safe, cost effective, and achievable
- Assist the Lead Engineer in improving productivity and introducing innovation
- Carry out risk assessments as part of design and construction work
- Carry out analysis, prepare plans/programmes, review or check Particular Specification, undertake detailed planning, site visits and progress work as directed.
- Produce planning documents, multi-discipline Work Package Plans and Task Brief
- Discuss all construction and constructability issues with the construction team
- Produce schedules of resources and P Way materials to be ordered
- Control all on site technical activities and quality control
- Ensure liaison with other disciplines.
- Follow all safety critical processes (such as Ground disturbance, CRT, track commissioning etc)
- Refer any Design issues to the Design Manager
- Refer non-compliances to the standards and all technical issue to the Lead Engineer
- Ensure timely production and communication of reports, including the submission of technical documents for the Health and Safety file.
- Attendance at planning, progress and technical meetings as directed
- Attendance at engineering and technical briefing as directed
- Attendance at all training and induction courses as directed
- Assist in audits as directed
- Weekend / Night duty as per roster
Most Challenging Parts of The Role
- All foreseeable risks are identified and suitably mitigated
- Construction work is delivered to the required quality and on-site quality checks are carried out.
- Site reporting is completed satisfactorily.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of documentation to be included in the Health and Safety files
- Achieve zero technical non-compliances and corrective actions under external technical audit
Specific Safety Responsibility
- Undertake or manage safety critical or safety of the line activities
- Identify foreseeable risks related to survey, design, construction and maintenance of the infrastructure
- Ensure that risks are designed out where possible and that remaining risks are adequately mitigated and communicated to the construction team
- Participate in regular monthly safety meetings with Construction Manager
- Report all accidents, and incidents
As this post has no direct reports, you are responsible for ensuring that:
- You co-operate with your employer to enable any legal obligations to be complied with.
- You take reasonable care for your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
- You do not recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare.
- You bring to the attention of your Manager any perceived shortcomings in health and safety arrangements or situations that you consider to be serious or imminent danger to yourself or others.
- You do not undertake any safety critical work activity or activity for which a specific competence is required, unless you have received the necessary training/instruction and/or assessment and hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work. You do not instruct others to undertake such work if they do not hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience
- Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines
- Good knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures
- Computer literacy
- Safety Management training
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to Construction and Engineering
- Must be able to drive
Desirable
- Working towards a professional qualification
Safety Training
Required
- Personal Track Safety
- Project Induction
- Controller of Site Safety
- Risk Assessment
- COSHH
About Us
Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industrys biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.
We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.
Everyday we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them.
We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams.
Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets.
The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.
Behavioural Skills
- Engage and Care- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
- Execute and Share- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
- Energy and Dare- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in.
We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you are a disabled candidate and have the skills, and or the experience for the job we will interview you. Just let us know in your application form. If you require adjustments or would like to discuss how we can best facilitate your candidate journey, please reach out to us.
Recruitment agencies
Colas Rail currently works with a number of approved recruitment suppliers. We will therefore not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any other agencies. Recruitment agencies not currently approved as preferred suppliers are kindly requested not to submit speculative CVs to any part of Colas Rail.
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