Senior Preconstruction Engineer (260716)

What will you do?

• Assist the Project and Package Managers in day-to-day tasks during the pre-construction phase.
• In depth review of subcontractor design deliverables including management plans, drawings, 3D models, risk registers, and construction plans.
• Generate site installation drawings, time slices, and 4D construction sequences using CAD or BIM software.
• Support pre-construction design and methods development into construction delivery.
• Support construction methodology solutions development in-line with design development.
• Support the development of construction sequencing following Method-led Construction principles.
• Support the integration of temporary works design with permanent works design through the application of sound engineering principles.
• Develop the concept temporary works schemes required, draft design briefs and review temporary works design deliverables.
• Develop logistics strategies and support Subcontractors developing logistic management plans for delivery of the works.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of discipline specialists (both in-house capability and external supply chain) on several concurrent projects, either at bid or pre-construction stage, or during early stages of construction, adopting the Method-led Construction approach.
• Develop and visualise construction schedules using 4D planning tools to support methodology options.
• Support the adoption of modern methods of construction to improve productivity.
• Identify risks associated with the works, support the development of mitigations.
• Record lessons learnt and capturing knowledge for the future.
• Utilise BIM tools (Navisworks, AutoCAD) to enhance design coordination and construction planning.
• Identify ambiguities within design, propose changes and raise RFI, FCR, TQY.
• Assist the Project and Package Managers in day-to-day subcontract management.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Project experience in complex / major complex project environments (at Site Engineer / Section Engineer level or equivalent).
• Up-to-date knowledge of construction methodologies.
• Understanding of project planning and resourcing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standard safe systems of work.
• Ensure responsibilities under CDM Regulations.
• Applied knowledge of modern methods of construction and digital planning tools.
• Proficient in working with digital models and BIM environments (e.g., Navisworks).
• Deadline-focussed outputs.
• Interpersonal and communications skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for technical drawing and design coordination.
• Proficient in BIM tools, particularly Navisworks, for model review and 4D sequencing.
• Ability to generate site installation drawings, time slices, and 4D construction sequences.
• Experience reviewing subcontractor design deliverables including drawings, models, and risk registers.

Desirable

• Confidence to propose innovative solutions and challenge conventional construction approaches constructively.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in relevant discipline.
• Previous experience in civil construction or mechanical industry.
• CSCS card.

Desirable:

• Experience in nuclear industry.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.