Section Engineer- Utilities

About The Role

Our client is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

We’re seeking to recruit a Section Engineer with Highways and Utilities experience for a Major Infrastructure project.

This position will be based at our Southam site. The Section Engineer manages junior engineers and assists the Sub Agent in construction operations.

You will be required to report to the Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out. Assisting with temporary works design schemes, you will liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

You'll be responsible for managing the site setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the Site Engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.

Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.
About The Candidate
Key Skills and Qualifications:
HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
Experience in highways and utilities
Must have own transport to be able to attend site(s) in remote areas
Full driving licence required
You must hold the following competencies:
SMSTS or SSSTS;
CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor