This is a STAFF position - candidates MUST be UK resident
About the role:
- Deliver the section of works on time, understanding the project set-up, the roles played by different members of the team and details of the site and construction. Be fully aware of what has to be delivered and use this information to produce a short-term programme to complete the works required in this period.
- Allocate tasks to Assistant Engineers and liaise with Trades Supervisors and manage the task to completion. Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed at the same time as the work to ensure that it is delivered to specification.
- Oversee engineering requirements demanded in the delivery of the scope of work or on larger projects, of a subcontractor, to meet the construction programme, working and coordinating with larger teams.
Experience you will need:
Engineering
- Be responsible for setting out for line and level on the site, obtaining setting out details from the Construction drawings
- Take off materials in an auditable system and prepare requisitions, along with delivery schedules and material storage plan
- Check accuracy of rebar schedules before calling off material
- Requisition and control of hired plant requirements
- Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed at the same time as the work to ensure that it is delivered to specification.
- Have detailed knowledge of Contract Specifications and requirements for compliance and accuracy
- Understand construction methodology and Develop / Approve relevant procedures specific to their area of works
- Follow procedures for checking work as it progresses
- Enforce ‘hold points’ in the plan of work
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with the design
- Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished
- Liaise with other Section Engineers / Foremen to ensure a smooth flow of work
- Determine and execute the strategy for ‘structural surveys’
- Review all procedures on a regular basis to ensure they are as efficient as possible
- Ensure the ‘Permit to Work’ system on the site is complied with
- Liaise with Design Team to resolve technical issues
- Able to understand new and innovative technologies
- Develop an understanding of the detail of commercial implications behind decisions
- Monitor the accuracy of site reporting such as record sheets, site instructions etc. Ensure all relevant documents are completed at appropriate times.
- Ensure allocated cost for section is maintained or improved on
- Understand the scope of works and attendances included in Subcontract orders, to support the management of subcontractors
- Communicate VCUK quality policy and systems to subcontractors and supplier and ensure they are applied
- Produce and implement procedures to ensure that the works proceed in accordance with best practice and design
- Supervise the on-site inspection process and ensure all inspections are completed on time. Ensure all check sheets are completed and filed in appropriately
- Ensure inspections are completed in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
- Identify problems and manage their resolution
- Conduct surveys of finished work
- Set up and maintain control points around the site
- Keep accurate, legible and organised records of surveys and testing
- Check that materials delivered are correct and in good order and stored as recommended by the manufacturer
- Be aware of and understand the requirements of Health Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures and site plans including Minimum Safety Standards and support the implementation of these and conduct all duties in a manner consistent with these.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers to construct the works safely, being assertive in stopping unsafe working
- Ensure that Task Control Sheets have been issued and are being followed
- Produce / Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are being followed throughout the works
- Take a lead in the submission of Close Calls and Positive Interventions
- Monitor and report on health and safety and incident management within their area of responsibility
- Keep an accurate and appropriate site diary
- Measure and record ‘as built’ elements of the work
- Keep accurate and appropriate records of all the stages of the works progress
- Be responsible for calculating and recording the level of waste for construction material used on site
- Comment on Daywork submissions to your line manager
- Engage with designers and specialists to develop conceptual and detailed solutions
- Use specialist software to assist in project delivery for example 4Projects, making effective use of document control to manage distribution of information
- Participate in team briefings when required
- Participate in tool box talks when required
- Participate in site induction process when required
- Participates in knowledge share events, ensures Site Engineers / Operatives are made aware of relevant information.
- Understanding of the principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM), the requirements for BIM level 2, the supporting documentation and standards, and the barriers of implementation. Appreciation of the value of high quality data and principles of data management along with the controls required to protect the security of digitally built assets.
- Monitor and report on BIM Implementation and business continuity risk within their area of responsibility.
Whats in it for you:
Excellent staff package inc company car