Senior Engineer

Galldris Group; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Engineer for their Sizewell C project in Suffolk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Engineering with experience in managing site engineers and ensuring project compliance with specifications. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering activities, managing health and safety standards, and contributing to project quality management. Join a dynamic team that emphasizes safety and quality in construction!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Engineer in civil engineering.
• Valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering on site according to contract drawings and specifications.
• Supervise site and trainee engineers.
• Writing and checking RAMS, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

HSEQ Leadership

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Member of Institute of Civil Engineers

IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS

Tools

AutoCAD

Fieldview

Dalux

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join our Sizewell C team in Suffolk. To be considered, you will come from a Construction or Civil Engineering background and have been in the role of a Senior Engineer within a Civil Engineering Highways environment a priority.

Reporting to the Site Agent/PM, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for managing the engineering on a project, ensuring works are constructed to the contract drawings, specifications, procedures, and plans, whilst managing site and trainee engineers.

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

Experience/Knowledge:

• Previous experience as Senior Engineer (or similar) for civil engineering contractor
• Experience in general civils within a highway’s environment inclusive of Site Clearance, Drainage & Service Ducts, Earthworks, Pavements, Kerbs & Footways and Street Lighting
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works
• Strong knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering / specification for highway works
• Commercially aware and experience of working in a cost-conscious environment

Skills:

• Good communication, people, and team management skills
• Ability to speak up on HSEQ matters and lead by example
• Use of Fieldview / Dalux (or similar) web and mobile BIM software
• Proficiency in design software, such as AutoCad / Autodesk / Sketchup (desirable)

Qualifications:

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Member of Institute of Civil Engineers or working towards (desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
• Valid CSCS card
• You hold a Full UK driving licence

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Writing/Checking RAMS and TBS, communicating to workforce and monitoring compliance
• Contribute to the achievement of Galldris’ Safety Targets and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices
• To establish and implement site systems and controls consistent with Galldris company standards and project requirements including health, safety and quality systems and project engineering standards
• Check Permits issued by the Principal Contractor and ensure they are received in a timely manner for works to proceed
• Review the short-term lookahead programmes and reporting feedback on site
• Feedback and report issues on site which may delay programme or progress
• Assist with preventing, identifying, and rectifying issues on site which may impact the programme

Design & Design Assurance

• Permanent Design – Familiarising yourself with the design drawings, specifications and setting out requirements and ensure accurate construction in accordance with requirements
• Temporary Works Design – In liaison with TWC, identify temporary works requirements, produce design briefs, and understand and communicate temporary works designs to site team and monitor installation to ensure compliance
• MARs – Raising Material Approval Records and procuring materials in line with programme
• TQs – Highlight issues and raise queries from review of drawings and specifications and from site inspections, and raise with relevant party, drawing sketches where required

Quality Management

• ITPs – Writing/checking ITPs, communicating to workforce and checking the process is being followed
• QA Records – Keeping organised and accurate QA records in accordance with ITPs and project requirements
• NCRs & Defects – Lead on documenting, tracking, closing out, and sharing lessons learnt to avoid reoccurrence
• Quality Handover Documentation – Collating information in accordance with ITPs and handover requirements
• Quality Readiness Reviews – lead on readiness reviews whilst capturing lessons learnt / improvements

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV, with a cover letter to Alex Stumpo, Talent Acquisition Manager, Galldris Group, to the email address below:
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Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.