Section Engineer

Location: West Cumbria 

Position Summary

A technical or functional role expected to deliver closely defined tasks within company procedures and industry standards. The person will receive clear guidance.  In operations they will supervise teams of trades or provide engineering and construction functions. They will provide technical services (engineering, construction) on a site or project.  In commercial they will work in a team of estimators, surveyors or designers. They may supervise small groups working on a specific task. 

Ensure that above and below ground level a project is undertaken in accordance with the customer’s requirements for level and dimension. 

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications.
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team. 
• Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works. 
• Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance. 
• Organise and supervise resources necessary to meet the contract programme. 
• Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour.
• Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied. 
• Maintain good working relations with the customer, the design team and our supply chain. 
• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques. 
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. 
• Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay. 
• Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence, allowing time for independent checking where required. 
• Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Confirm in writing, on the same day, any verbal instructions received from the customer and/or design team staff and ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Arrange formal checking of setting out and ensure check request form is completed. 
• Ensure reasonable survey book standards and daily diaries are maintained by engineers. 
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.
• Prepare four weekly programmes in conjunction with the section foreman, coordinated with overall site programme and ensure necessary resources available with sub agent/agent. 
• Monitor four weekly programme, mark up progress for review at the weekly site review meeting.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors attendance, and records of work related discussions with the customer, design and/or project team.
• Carry out material take off and requisitions as requested by sub agent/agent. 
• Ensure all delivery tickets are cost coded and passed to accounts department and/or commercial team for processing.
• Ensure that testing/sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification. 
• Order materials and maintain register of all orders placed and confirmed. 
• Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time.

The Person

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent). 
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering. 
• Hands on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of the project. 
• Civil engineering and construction experience.
• Able to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings. 
• Good IT skills and able to work confidently with MS Office and other system applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area. 
• Good supervision skills, with the ability to motivate self and small teams to perform specific tasks.
• Good planning and time management skills. 
• Ability to contribute to meeting standards and specifications.
• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team. 
• Sound knowledge of construction practises and standards within their subject. 
• Specialist knowledge in chosen field. 
• Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to handle situations and problems.
• Know when to ask for help and guidance.

We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.