Senior Civil Engineer

Our client are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

They are seeking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer - Senior Engineer to join the team in Newcastle.

The successful candidate will be working on a project that consists of a new single carriageway road with a drainage network and other infrastructure works.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.

They currently have a vacancy for a qualified and experienced Civil Engineer - Senior Engineer. Due to the portfolio of work it is essential that candidates can demonstrate previous experience at Senior Engineer level. The successful candidate will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK.

* Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with company SHEQ policies and procedures •

* Ensure subcontractors, designers, clients, staff and visitors are inducted and approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place

* Supervise and monitor the direct site labour force and monitor, coordinate and manage subcontractors

* Manage and coordinate subcontract packages

* Assist the Project team to ensure the works are constructed to the quality required by the Contract Drawings and specification

* Producing technical support to production teams

* Produce RAMS for directly employed labour and approve RAMS for other elements of the work

* Responsible for following and implementing company procedures, inspections and forms

* Produce, implement and approve where appropriate, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained

* Record, submit and monitor Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and maintain the NCR register

* Ensure drawings, specifications and other contract documents are kept up to date

* Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing

* Develop short term look ahead programmes in collaboration with the supply chain

* Chair subcontractor progress meetings, prepare minutes from the meetings and distribute

* Produce weekly / monthly progress reports, as appropriate.

* Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence.

* Plan and manage site resources to ensure there is a safe working environment and achieve the programme.

* Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications.

* Assist the more junior site engineers and supervise/lead as and when required.

Qualifications

Essential

* Full Driving Licence

Desirable

* BA (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Experience

* Previous experience in a similar role.

* Excellent technical knowledge of Civil Engineering and best practices.

The successful candidate must be willing to work throughout the UK.

The successful candidate will be working on a project that consists of a new single carriageway road with a drainage network and other infrastructure works