At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site engineering for major HS2 infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: Join Balfour Beatty VINCI, a leader in civil engineering.
- Benefits: Earn £450 per day with potential contract extension and inside IR35.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a groundbreaking project shaping the UK's transport future.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and previous site experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Balfour Beatty VINCI, working on behalf of HS2, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer - Structures to join the team delivering major civil engineering works on Sublot 2B - a key section of the HS2 route extending north from Kenilworth through Warwickshire, Balsall Common and on to the River Blythe.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, contributing to the delivery of bridges, viaducts, and structures enabling full connectivity across the Network Rail corridor crossings in this section of HS2.
The Role
Reporting to the Section Engineer, you'll take ownership of site engineering control and implementation of works, monitoring and reporting progress across your area of responsibility. Key accountabilities include:
- Ensuring all permits are applied for and in place ahead of site works commencing
- Ensuring Inspection and Test Plans and Quality Check Sheets are completed promptly
- Setting out and surveying across structures works
- Managing subcontractors and using document control to manage information distribution
- Developing and approving procedures specific to your area of works
- Approving method statements and risk assessments, and ensuring compliance throughout
- Liaising regularly with the client and other sections to manage clashes and maintain smooth work flow
- Ensuring design drawings are marked up to reflect completed works
What You'll Need
- Qualified to degree level in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Previous site engineering experience, ideally on large-scale civils infrastructure projects
- Experience in structural RC works preferred; strong experience in drainage, highways, or earthworks also considered
- Experience in possession works (e.g. Network Rail) advantageous
- Setting out techniques - confident use of level, EDM, and GPS
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and schedules
- Able to produce detailed handover documentation and accurately take off/schedule material quantities
- Current UK driving licence and CSCS card
About the Contract
Minimum 5-month contract, with scope for extension. Inside IR35. Based on site at Sublot 2B, Coventry/Kenilworth area.
Structures Site Engineer in Coventry employer: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values quality and compliance in engineering projects. With competitive pay and the flexibility of a hybrid role, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation in the vibrant Warrington area.
Contact Details:
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
