Resident Engineer

Description:

People In Power is supporting a well-known ICP that is looking to secure a Resident Engineer/Site Engineer to assist them on the HV cable installation connecting to a new High-Voltage Substation to meet the power requirements for a confidential Data centre project located near, London Heathrow.

The primary role of the resident Engineer/Site Engineer is to ensure that all Works are executed in accordance with the end client requirements as set out in the Main Contract.

Responsibilities

The Site Engineer shall be Degree Qualified in their Discipline, (ideally Electrical with previous experience of HV cable installations). Hold membership of any Statutory or Trade Bodies required to practice that Discipline, and have at least 5 years’ experience on similar scale Projects performing duties commensurate with those set out in this section.

The primary role of the Site Engineer is to ensure that all Works are executed in accordance with the requirements as set out in the Main Contract, in particular that the works are executed:

* In a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with best building and engineering practice.

* In accordance with this Contract and free from fault or defects, save for minor faults or defects which shall be dealt with in accordance with the defect's provisions of the Contract.

* So as to fully comply with the Owner's requirements set out in the Construction Documents.

* So as to fully comply with applicable laws and all Statutory Requirements, Design Codes, Building regulations, the Planning Permit, and the other Consents.

* In accordance with Good Industry Practice.

* So that materials and workmanship shall be of the respective kinds described in the Contract Documents.

* In addition to the requirements-set out above; a more descriptive set of requirements are set out below; the RE’s shall:

* Monitor and validate site operations’ by means of signed Inspection Reports containing photos; in relation to Contract requirements, governing standards and quality of workmanship and materials;

* Liaise with clients Construction Management and Contractor;

* Draw attention ‘to any issues relating to safety and give instructions in an emergency;

* Attend benchmarking reviews in conjunction with the Contractor, the client and-agree to the Quality Standards to be achieved in the execution of the Works

* Liaise with Site Staff as appointed by the Contractor;

* Participate in Site Coordination meetings;

* Obtain information on and become familiar with any Owner Procedures and Standards applicable to the executions of the works and adhere to these in carrying out any services

* Participate in the carrying out of independent audits of the Works as directed by the client Team;

* Conduct a weekly update call with the client for progress updates and issue resolution;

* Participate in daily site walks with the relevant sub-Contractors;

Maintain an up-to-date set of all design and production information on site;

* Monitor the preparation of As-Built records and drawings, auditing 30% of Contractor supplied As-Built information for accuracy of content;

* Set up and maintain appropriate samples of products, finishes and workmanship as appropriate to establish and agree quality levels for site work;

* Check drawings for errors and discrepancies;

* Take systematic site photographs at agreed intervals ensuring they are date stamped;

* Provide Weekly Reports monitoring the performance of the works “including compliance to quality standards and metrics on mock-ups / benchmarks, RFI’s, Technical Submittals and Site Inspections;

Report immediately on the following;

* Performance of the Contractor where’ this is likely to-adversely affect the Design, Quality of execution and schedule for the works;

* Actions or incidents likely to affect safety or security.

* Inspect the progress and quality of the works;

* Attend site progress (meetings and~ participate in reviewing progress and identifying information requirements:

* Maintain a site diary with daily entries in sufficient detail to record the progress and circumstances-of incidents that may affect the design, cost and schedule of the works ‘and which may be called upon in adjudicating claims or other disputes;

* Respond to RFI's and Technical Submittals within one week of receipt. The Design Team shall communicate directly with the client Construction Manager and notify the client Design Teams of all communications