Senior Engineer wanted for a ground works based client

Our client is seeking to employ an experienced Senior Engineer for their scheme based in the Canterbury area. The ideal candidate will be ground works based with experience in 278 works, roads and sewers, islands, infrastructure and drainage related projects. Also, the ideal candidate will have experience working alongside housing based clients. 

This is a fantastic role for a Senior Engineer with experience in roads & structures to take the next step in his career with a market leading company who have been at the forefront of the Civil Engineering Industry for many years.

As the Senior Engineer your responsibilities will include:
•    To be fully conversant with all contract drawings and specifications and their application to the works under construction
•    To undertake the setting out of the works and carry out independent checks
•    Quantify material requirements in advance for call off
•    Assist in the preparation of up-dating programs and resource requirements as works progress
•    To assist in the measurement of the works with the engineer’s representatives, engineer or clerk of works
•    Be conversant with the company’s policies and manuals covering Health & Safety, Quality
•    Assurance and environmental issues
•    Monitor Health & Safety on site and immediately report any unsafe working practices to the Site Agent
•    To continuously liaise and provide information to the Site Agent or Contracts Manager when required
•    To assist in ensuring work is carried out cost effectively
•    To assist in ensuring a high standard of quality work and report any defects to the Site Agent
•    To assist in maintaining site tidiness and cleanliness
•    To assist in maintaining good public relations during the works
•    To attend internal site meetings as required

Requirements for the candidate:
•    HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering or similar is ideal, but applicants with relevant experience and no degree will not be at a disadvantage
•    7+ years in a Site Engineering role
•    Experience in highways, 278 works, Section 38 works, drainage, earthworks and structures projects
•    Capable of using Total Station Survey and GNSS equipment
•    IT literacy
•    Proactive and good problem solving skills
•    A Team player, good attitude and willingness to learn

For more info please send your CV for the attention of David Stevens at BCS Connect