Section Engineer

Strabag; Radlett; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an ambitious Section Engineer for a large-scale infrastructure project at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in civil projects. Responsibilities include managing site activities, ensuring quality control, and compliance with safety policies. This position presents the opportunity to contribute to a significant project focused on reducing carbon emissions and improving transportation. Competitive terms offered in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer on large-scale projects.
• Earthworks experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full commitment to Health & Safety Policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage site activities ensuring quality control procedures are followed.
• Review and implement inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Communicate effectively with team and site personnel.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary.

Skills

Project Procedures

Ability to set priorities

Ability to read drawings

Understanding of safety procedures

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

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 helpdeliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGROLogistics 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

Pre-employment screening is provided for this position. More information on our career website .

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