Senior Engineer

Our civil engineering client are seeking a Senior Engineer to support Portsmouth Water with the Havant Thicket Reservoir project on a permanent basis.

You will be working within a flexible organisation where self-motivated and practical problem solvers will thrive. The role will report to a Project and Contract Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage site engineers and ensuring all surveying, setting out and volume checks are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the specification
• Interpolating GI data, designs, and specifications to produce accurate quantities & earthworks phasing 3D models.
• Management of all machine control setup, operation including 3D modelling and on-site accuracy
• Maintaining excellent communication and reporting to QA & project manager to ensure compliance with specification testing frequencies based on actual earthwork volumes.
• Monitoring earthworks progress and accurately reporting weekly volumes to senior management.
• Mentoring apprentice engineers to ensure career progression and improve skill level.
• Support and promote innovation and new technology relating to earthwork operations.
• Ensuring all activities are completed safely in compliance with the company's health and safety & environmental policies and procedures.
• Supporting in the preparation of quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.
• Supporting the planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing of contract progress throughout the project's lifespan and ensuring the project's budgets and programme is met.
• Completing and ensuring the accurate setting out and surveying of all aspects of the works.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works in accordance with client requirements.
• Providing sufficient and accurate information to the site Works Management to ensure timely construction of the works.
• Assisting with ensuring adequate plant, labour and subcontract and material resources are available in a timely manner to comply with the project's timescales.
• Assisting with the process of ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and monitoring their performance including financial throughout the project.
• Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made within forecast accounts.
• Assisting with the resolution of contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good relationship.

Skill/experience/qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in a similar role
• Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, LSS surveying packages
• Excellent knowledge of Topcon/Trimble/ Leica machine control / calibrations including set up / applications
• Attention to detail ensuring maximum accuracy.
• Highly competent in surveying and setting out techniques using GPS and Total Stations
• Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
• Experience of managing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing business management documents, and presenting information in meetings with clients and other parties.
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
• Full UK Driving Licence is also required.
• More generally, you will need to be committed, reliable, flexible both in terms of UK travel (and staying away overnight where required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - 50-60k guide only
• Discretionary Project Performance Bonus
• Company Vehicle/Car Allowance
• Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays