Site Engineer (Highways & Drainage) in St Albans

If you are an ambitious Site Engineer looking for a new challenge on a large scale Civil Engineering project and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Your contribution to our company:

We are seeking an ambitious Site Engineer to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett. Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state-of-the-art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space. The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion. Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years. The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.

Requirements:

• Implement the relevant requirements of the Project Safety Management Systems within their area of responsibility.
• Manage and coordinate the site activities to ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Ensure that only the latest available information is used on site (Drawings and Specifications). Be conversant with this information.
• Produce / Review ITP’s to ensure quality controls are aligned with specification requirements.
• Implement these ITP’s during the control of the works, including the completion of inspections and records thereof.
• Complete and/or review RAMS for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Superintendents, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Issue permits in accordance with the Control of Work Procedure (where trained and appointed to do so).
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client/designer/project team.
• Adhere to Strabag policies and procedures.
• Attend and contribute to Daily Coordination meetings and Start of Shift briefings.
• Contribute to the planning of activities through development of the 4-weekly programme.
• Monitor progress against this programme and communicate concerns to the Superintendent.
• Coordinate surveying requirements with the site surveyors, including control establishment, setting out and volumetric checks.
• Promote and ensure adherence to Management of Change procedures and ensure no works are undertaken without an assessment being in place.
• Undertake planned and ad-hoc H&S inspections and ensure findings are communicated to the appropriate action owner.
• Ensure environmental controls are adequately assessed and implemented to all tasks through coordination with the environmental team.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on highways, civils, drainage projects.
• Knowledge of Project Procedures.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.