Senior Engineer - Shaft Sinking in Manchester

At STRABAG around 89,000 people work on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it's building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management, we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work. Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!

Responsible for the shaft sinking works on site, taking a significant role in delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost and quality.

• Planning and delivering of site set up for segmental lining and SCL shaft sinking works.
• Planning and carrying out of SCL trials.
• Day to day work site coordination and planning to ensure the works are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring Permit to Dig, Temporary Works and other safe systems are implemented.
• Liaison with the Section Foreman and Pit Boss to ensure the adherence to safe methods of work.
• Reporting to Sub Agent / Site Agent.
• Managing and upskilling of shift engineers.
• Attending daily SRG meetings and ensure the RESS is always followed.
• Ensuring all temporary works needs are identified sufficiently early and completed in accordance with the relevant procedures.
• Work with the construction and quality teams to complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation and check sheets are produced in a timely manner.
• Procurement of Plant, Materials and Equipment required for each site.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors attendance.
• Management of non-conformance reporting.
• Provide support, assistance, and information to other teams as necessary such as Community Relations, Highways, and Logistics.
• Ensuring health and safety is given the highest priority in the delivery of the works.
• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Ensure that the Health Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce and implemented.
• Work collaboratively with the UU team and other contractors, subcontractors works packages to achieve the overall project goals.
• Managing the supply chain to ensure that they deliver in an efficient way and in accordance with the Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Understands the scope of the works and can identify change.

Required profile:

• Skills card - CSCS Card (relevant type).
• Degree / HND in Civil Engineering.
• SSSTS/SMSTS (relevant type).
• Knowledge of Project Procedures.
• IT literacy Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.

What we offer: diverse career opportunities, competitive compensation.