Senior Engineer

Our client, a multi-disciplinary competitor in the construction industry with an extensive range of clients and major upcoming projects throughout the UK, are looking to recruit a Senior Engineer to work on large steel frame Industrial and Commercial developments.

This position is being created to develop the in-house engineering function of the business and to support the rapid expansion of the business, creating an opportunity for an Engineering Manager who will oversee engineers on other sites across the country.

Responsibilities
• Preparation, monitoring and implementation of Quality planning and controls for various activities within live projects to ensure project compliance with the Specification and the Company Policies for Quality, Safety and Environmental issues;
• Investigation and preparation of requisitions for plant and materials within tender allowances including taking off of quantities from drawings or direct site measurement;
• Interpreting construction information from drawings and specifications etc and ensuring the information is communicated to the particular site operations;
• Procurement of materials and hiring of plant within company procedural requirements;
• Management of and/or assistance to site Engineers, involving the effective delegation of tasks to team members;
• Participate in team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company.
• Working closely with Site Foremen and Gangers outlining technical requirements to be met and dealing with technical requests relating to site operations;
• Coordination and supervision of Subcontractors in delivering their scope of works;
• Management of and/or implementation of site setting out and checking regime generally undertaken by the site Engineers. May include interpretation of survey data gathered;
• Methodology selection and preparation of Method Statements, Risk and COSHH Assessments, permits to work. Monitoring of implementation of procedures on site;
• Maintain records of work done and site activities including as built records, diaries and allocation sheets;
• Maintain and develop client relationships for ensuring a successful outcome on completion and enhancing opportunities for securing repeat work;
• Proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project – promotion of positive image of the Interserve name to protect and promote the brand name;
• With training, and experience – plan and prepare lift plans in accordance with company procedures;
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.

Experience & Qualifications required:
• Civil Engineering/Building qualification to ONC / HNC or BSc Degree in Civil Engineering;
• CSCS card;
• SMSTS Training (5 day) (desirable);
• Chartered status or approaching (desirable);
• Evidence of relevant post graduation practical training e.g. attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management e.t.c.(desirable);
• Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Senior Engineer through career development with both theoretical and practical experience. Ideally will have previously held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor;
• Awareness of quality and environmental practices within the business environment;
• Good communicator orally/written;
• Good decision maker;
• Sound technical knowledge;
• Good team player;
• Knowledge of the construction process;
• Sound safety theoretical and practical knowledge/experience;