Section Engineer

Description:

Carmichaels are seeking a Section Engineer wit Highways experience to work for a Tier 1 contractor in the South of London.

Responsibilities will include:

Checking technical information (specifications and drawings); identification of any ambiguities or shortcomings therein and submission of Technical Queries to enable their resolution; take off materials from drawings

Ensuring the Site Engineers are fully conversant with the construction methodology for the civil engineering works

Managing the development of HSEQ controls for the civil engineering works;

Managing the detailed look-ahead programme for the civil engineering works in AIMs;

Delegation of dimensional control to the Site Engineers and ensuring that the Temporary and Permanent Works are consistently and accurately set out

Managing the calibration of survey equipment and liaison with the Survey Team;

Assistance with the day-to-day management of the civil engineering works and the coordination of civil engineering operations with those of other disciplines;

Safety management duties as delegated by line management;

Assistance with the management and control of resources (labour, plant and materials) to minimise waste and disruption to progress;

Reporting at weekly construction team meetings, including progress, any stoppages, additional work instructed and any opportunities for performance improvement;

Ensuring that complete and accurate records are kept of the civil engineering work to protect the company’s interests and demonstrate compliance with HSEQ requirements

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.

2-5 years site experience in Civil Engineering

Ability to manage a section site engineering team.

Competent on CAD software and excel