Site Engineer

Skillset: Tunnelling / Concrete Structures / Drainage / Engineering / Surveying

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job location: Northolt Tunnel West, West Ruislip. Accessible by public transport? Yes (West Ruislip Underground & Network rail)

Working pattern: West Ruislip (NTW), 7/3, 7/4 rotation shifts.

12 Hours Shift Day Rate: £400-£450 Night Rate: £600-£675

Role: Northolt Tunnel West (NTW) Engineer for SCS. Responsible for the following activities, taking a significant role in delivery as well as managing aspects of safety and quality control:

• Emergency tunnel walkway concrete construction
• Local cross-passage concrete walkways
• Tunnel backup works and handover
• Cross-passage collar concrete structures

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sub Agent and Shift Manager in setting up and undertaking the NTW related works.
• Ensure the works are conducted in accordance with the project requirements including health and safety, where this is not observed reporting the non-conformance to the section engineer or supervisor.
• Ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction Programme.
• Be conversant with all drawings, specifications and related information for the works, asking for advice when unsure.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Client and within the team promote an aim to exceed Client expectations.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Project Documentation / Process

• Prepare the Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Plans and Procedures for the construction works with help and ensure that the work is being carried out as specified.
• Work with the materials, construction, and quality teams to complete Material Compliance Records (MCR's) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation and check-sheets are produced in a timely manner.
• Complete a detailed shift report for each shift logging all works completed, any issues during the shift, durations for each work activities. Shift report to be submitted to Section Engineer at the end of each shift.
• Compile start of shift briefings for follow-on shifts and provide handover information to the section engineer at the end of each shift.
• Meet the oncoming shift engineer to carry out a thorough handover of information to allow continuous and efficient working on site.

Site Activities

• Responsible for setting out using the EDM / Amberg system for both CP local walkways and collars.
• Record profile/ shutter checks as per the ITP.
• Ensuring all concrete testing, early age strength testing and concrete compliance is being followed.
• On a rotational basis, the Shift Engineers may be interchangeable between a number of different activities as an initiative to broaden experience of Engineers and allow rotation of work.

Safety / Environmental / Community

• 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 Quality, Safety and Environmental non-conformances are reported to the section engineer or sub-agent in a timely manner.
• Participate in and be willing to lead weekly SHE inspections and manage raising of observations in the appropriate format.
• Work collaboratively with the HS2 team and other contractors, subcontractors works packages to achieve the overall project goals.

Commercial / Programme

• Understanding the scope of the works and identify change as it arises and acting accordingly.
• Reading of Programme and feedback and reporting of progress, providing accurate narrative on any delays, problems or delays encountered and identification of any opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to weekly material reconciliations, monitoring through completing regular site stock takes and support Section engineer / Sub-Agent with any reporting on material stock take.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Behaviours and Attributes

Essential

• Engineering Degree/Higher National Certificate (HNC) or similar in a construction discipline.
• 2+ years' experience within the Civil Construction Industry.
• Relevant CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
• Survey / Setting Out experience.

Desirable

• Engineering Degree/Higher National Certificate (HNC) or similar in Tunnelling, Mining, Geotechnical Engineering.
• 2+ years' experience with SCL or tunnel construction techniques.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme).
• Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS).
• CAD software experience.