Project Engineer

About Us

Byrne Bros is one of the UK's leading concrete frame and groundworks specialists, delivering complex residential, commercial, mixed-use and infrastructure projects across London and the Southeast. With an unrivalled reputation for quality, safety and delivery excellence, we partner with some of the country's most prestigious developers and contractors. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team.

The Role

• Provide detailed technical input to a Project and ensure all works – temporary and permanent.
• Establish and implement site systems and controls consistent with company standards and project requirements.
• Manage and develop temporary works requirements and coordinate a solution in tandem.
• Produce non-conformance reports, establish root cause and implement measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Ensure NCR’s are promptly closed-out and learning shared within the Project.
• Ensure traceability of all works in terms of compliance with specification and the need to obtain certification.
• Establish a process to ensure close-out of contract documentation and sign-off of all QA checks.
• Requisition Plant.
• Produce and communicate risk assessment/method statements to the site supervision or operatives as deemed necessary.
• Prepare short term programmes for Temporary works, Design, Procurement or work packages as required to meet the Master Programme.
• Provide technical review/appraisal of services, products and sub-contract works within the project.
• Ensure detailed knowledge of the Project Specification and familiarisation with the Contract so that all permanent works are in accordance with the works information.
• Establish a detailed understanding of the Scope of Works so that no works are progressed outside this scope without a formal site instruction.
• Where necessary raise an Early Warning Notice to communicate a risk to the client.
• Maintain a Site Diary and ensure the Engineering Team follow suit.
• Be proactive in referring to the diary and providing back-up details where Extension of Time or other Claims are being pursued.
• Awareness of Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety issues on site and relevant Byrne Bros Policy.

The ideal candidate

• At least 5 years engineering experience, with a proven track record of working groundworks and RC works.
• A Civil Engineering or Construction related degree.
• A valid CSCS card and SMSTS.
• Team leadership and management skills with ability to plan.
• Determination to excel within the role and execute responsibilities with due care.
• Technically strong with extensive knowledge of construction materials and products.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Engineering principles with the ability to investigate problems, develop solutions and monitor effectiveness.
• Review the latest Engineering equipment against site requirements, considering usability, efficiency, cost and suitability.
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety regulations with the ability to manage and mitigate risk.
• Commercially aware and ability to identify commercial risk.
• Assertiveness and confidence to stop any operations that appear unsafe or contrary to good engineering practice.
• Aspiring to develop a career in Project Management and understanding the commitment required to achieve growth within the business.
• Enthusiastic and ready to align personal goals to Byrne Bros to achieve success together.

What we can offer

At Byrne Bros we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes private healthcare, pension, cycle to work scheme and an annual discretionary bonus. The opportunity to work for an established and growing company on some of the nation’s most exciting construction projects. In addition, you will have the opportunity to progress your career as well as your personal development.

Byrne Bros is a member of the Byrne Group – an equal opportunities employer.