Section Engineer

STRABAG Real Estate GmbH; Radlett; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent infrastructure company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Section Engineer to oversee activities at the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange project in Radlett. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, and proven experience in large-scale projects. The role entails managing site activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and promoting sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure development aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing community benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large-scale civils infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.
• Earthworks experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities for quality control.
• Ensure updated information is used on site.
• Complete and/or review documentation for quality control.
• Communicate effectively with site teams.

Skills

Project Procedures

Ability to read and understand drawings

Communication with site teams

Management of Change procedures

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

If you are an ambitious Section Engineer looking for a new challenge on a large scale infrastructure project and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Project Procedures.
• Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or strong Site Engineer ready to step up) on large-scale civils infrastructure projects.
• Abilityto set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to read andunderstand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
• Earthworks experience is desirable but not essential.
• Understandingof safety procedures and recognition of hazards.

We are seeking an ambitious Section Engineer to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.

• Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO LogisticsPark Radlett will deliver a state-of-the-art rail freight terminal completewith extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced greenspace.
• The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail,significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion.
• Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years.
• The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits,including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, andintegrated transport improvements.

Requirements:

• Be fully conversant with and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety Policies
• Managing and coordinating the site activities to ensure all setting- out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Ensure that only the latest available information is used on site (Drawings and Specifications). Be conversant with this information.
• Produce / Review ITP’s to ensure quality controls are aligned with specification requirements Implement these ITP’s during the control of the works, including the completion of inspections and records thereof
• Complete and/or review RAMS for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Superintendents, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub- contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Issue permits in accordance with the Control of Work Procedure (where trained and appointed to do so)
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Adherence to Strabag policies and procedures
• Attendance and contribution to Daily Co-ordination meetings and Start of Shift briefings.
• Assist with the development of the 4-weekly programme. Monitor progress against this programme and communicate concerns to the Superintendent.
• Co-ordinate surveying requirements with the site surveyors, including control establishment, setting out and volumetric checks.
• Promotes and ensures adherence to Management of Change procedures and ensure no works are undertaken without an assessment being in place.
• Undertake planned and ad-hoc H&S inspections and ensure findings are communicated to the appropriate action owner.
• Ensure environmental controls are adequately assessed and implemented to all tasks through co-ordination with the environmental team.
• Provide direction tothe Site Engineers

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

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