Site Engineer in London

Overview: To assist the site manager, oversee and assist the works on site including interfacing with and sensibly monitoring any subcontractors whilst feeding back the necessary information to the site manager. You will be a technical advisor to subcontractors and assist with quality control and assurance.

Duration: 1 year project, offer a 6 month rolling contract.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and interpret site drawings, topographical drawings, construction drawings, rebar drawing and rebar schedules.
• Setting out, levelling, and surveying the site.
• Verifying Sub-Contractors works including checking setting out co-ordinates and levels are compliant with AFC drawings.
• Be a point of contact for the site team/client/gangers/sub-contractors to assist with the progression of works and carry out any inspections required.
• Maintain records, site diary, quality assurance documentation, reports and records. Record and report as-built data. Collate final handover packages including updating as-built drawings.
• Offer technical advice on a construction site for subcontractors and operatives.
• Manage and co-ordinate temporary works in the role of TWC.
• Ensure that all materials used onsite meet the standards and specifications required.
• Ensure all installations adhere to the required quality plans including SQP, PQP and ITPs.
• Identification, communication and undertaking of all Witness and hold points for the installation works.
• Management of the Technical Query and RFI process in a timely manner onsite including updating of the TQ & RFI registers.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
• Support the Site Manager to plan the work efficiently in order to meet agreed deadlines.
• Support quality control and health and safety matters on site.
• Support all required Quality Assurance activities.
• Understand the Company Health & Safety and Environmental (SHE) Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure the requirements are implemented.
• Help deliver the planned work safely and on time, adhering to the requirements of the client.
• Produce reports or provide information in a timely manner.
• Attend and cascade briefings as directed and in a timely manner.
• Provide sufficient and timely guidance, assessment and coaching to ensure sub-contractors are performing to agreed production levels.
• Maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively.
• Perform other duties as directed by your line manager or management team.
• Comply with the relevant Company HSQE and welfare policy provisions.
• Support client and ensure all agreed KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Ensure works are delivered to a programme whilst maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
• Lead by example in health, safety, quality & environmental management.
• Assist with the implementation of Safe Systems of Work including issuing Permits to Dig.
• Ensure compliance to the construction drawings and confirm setting out locations on site.
• Attend to the schedule of work activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Full UK driving licence
• National Grid Person
• IOSHH Managing Safely or SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the T&D industry in a site engineer role, preferably on National Grid sites
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience
• IOSH environmental or equivalent
• National Grid Competent Person NSI 6 & 8 Full
• EUSR HSG47
• First Aid

Physical Requirements:

• Site based role. Must have the ability to safely manoeuvre around a construction site including uneven and rough terrain on foot for up to 10 hours per day.
• For the office element they must have the ability to use repetitive hand motion and the ability to grasp and type using general office equipment.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, talk, hear, walk and stand.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Requires the ability to collect and analyse information to make decisions.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems; the ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities; the ability to read and apply financial and quantitative analysis; the ability to articulate and speak in front of others; the ability to work under stressful situations; good cognitive skills; ability to maintain accuracy in work; and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.
• Must have the ability to understand and apply written/verbal instructions and the ability to delegate instructions.
• Must have the right interpersonal skills and communication skills to build a culture of trust with the site team.
• Must have a strong substation installation experience (Including Civils).
• The ability to thrive in pressure situations.
• The ability to empathise, communicate and influence stakeholders and the Contract Team.
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Be able to work on own initiative.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to lead and motivate people.
• Must have commercial awareness and understand the effect of site based activities on the project financial performance.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, their customers and local authorities.
• Must have the skills and confidence to supervise and coordinate site requirements and tasks.
• Must have an understanding/ knowledge of the clients Transmission procedures.
• Must have a strong understanding of engineering drawings and the management of drawing systems.

Schedule and Travel:

• Schedule: 50 hours per week, based on 5 x 10 hour days plus travel to client offices/sites.
• Travel: Ability to travel nationally is required for the role. Level of travel may vary over time depending on project and client requirements, but expectation is up to 100% of working time spent travelling per year depending on project location. The individual should be able to book and arrange all of their own travel and accommodation.