Senior/Project Engineers x 2 with management experience for a Civils & Groundworks Contractor ~ Basement Division. With new projects secured in Brixton and Lambeth 2 experienced Engineers are needed. Project values of £2.3 and £3.1m. Both projects require Civil Engineers who are capable of running their own sites.
One project has just started, the other will be starting in September. Typical end useage includes a basement art gallery, a basement car park for a car collector, a basement swimming pool and entertainment room for a private house and wine cellars. The scope of work currently covers all operations up to the point of handing over a structurally sound and waterproof basement. The fit out is carried out by other contractors.
The Role. To include Contract co-ordination, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and all the Setting out work for all aspects of Excavation, Groundworks, Mini Piling, Drainage, Temporary Works and RC sub-structural work. You must have a good understanding and comprehension of Construction and Engineering drawings, be able to work on and fulfil basic site paperwork, keep a vigilant and responsible eye on the Health & Safety aspects. The role will involve 80-85% field work and approx 15% site office work, keeping daily records and reports, QA/QC files and basic reporting.
The Contracts Manager will do the overall programming and client liaison, though you will be expected to contribute to the day to day progress. Raising RFI’s, calling off materials, seeking clarity on proposals from the Architect and Designers; you will also be expected to run the site, working with a foreman or ganger. A good working knowledge of D&B principles would be advantageous.
Ideally Degree qualified in Civil Engineering. You need to be a capable Civil Engineer with good written and oral skills, IT literate and ideally a car driver to access various sites if required; assistance with ongoing or further training may be available. Minimum qualifications are a current CSCS card, whilst SMSTS and First Aid certificates would be an advantage.
A negotiable salary package of £40,000 to 45,000 with a company vehicle and package is available. Applications will only be considered if you are legally entitled to live and work in the UK.