Section Engineer

Organisation Information:

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O'Rourke, two of Europe's most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion.

Bylor are pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology while delivering high quality construction on a massive scale. Bylor have already broken the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour of 9,000m3 of concrete.

This is great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation that is challenging the industry and making history.

 Purpose of the role:

A Section Engineer is technically responsible for, and able to manage, a section of works. They typically supervise and manage a team of 4 to 6 Site Engineers including Setting out Engineers.

A Section Engineer is in close liaison with the Construction Supervision. The Section Engineer is a key player with the Client organisation for what matters to Field Change Engineering and Quality Control.

They are expected to have experience in the role of Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) and be familiar with formwork and falsework systems having worked in direct delivery of reinforced concrete structures.

Key responsibilities and specific accountabilities:

Preparation

·       Reviews how achievable, suitable and compatible the specified tolerances are and arranges amendments as required

·       Evaluates alternative solutions to find the best solution, initiates 3d modelling to develop methods, clarify issues and resolve method related problems

·       Is instrumental in finding alternative solutions to existing methods and practices to improve productivity, quality or safety helping to create best practice

·       Produce and gain approval on method statements, risk assessments and task sheets to enable safe systems of work to be implemented. Review methods with a view to making improvements

·       Where required prepare weekly programmes and monitor site progress against them

 

Construction

·       Ensure with the Supervisor that the works are carried out on site as per the Risk Assessment Method Statement.

·       Ensures that up-to-date construction information is distributed to all relevant parties to be used at all times.

·       Sets up mechanisms to inform the engineering team of changes as they occur

·       Disseminates and explains construction information to sub-contractors, foremen and operatives

·       Take off and produce requisitions for materials to be delivered to site ensuring compliance with the standards and specifications

·       Ensures that any changes, request for information or non-conformances (NCR) are raised correctly and closed out in a timely manner so as not to impact site works. Ensure appropriate controls are applied to prevent reoccurrence.

·       Takes responsibility for ensuring that company and project quality requirements procedures are implemented.

·       Ensure correct materials, products, plant and systems are used /installed in accordance with project specifications and manufacturer's specifications

·       Is responsible for ensuring and leading a ‘right first time' culture

 

 

Control

·       Provides advice and assistance in resolution of survey and dimensional control issues

·       Ensures that all step within the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) are carried out correctly, ensuring compliance with the process.

·       Carries out the role of Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) for complex temporary works ensuring compliance with company procedures

 

Completion

·       Ensure that relevant as-built information is collected and collated.

·       Produce productivity and wastage reports and the review of simple outputs against target costs

·       Supervises and provides training to ensure competence of the team members

Essential skills & knowledge:

Technical Skills:

·       3 years + of site experience

·       Understanding of civil engineering projects / complex projects

·       Experience of reinforced concrete in a direct delivery role

·       Experience of managing people in project environments

·       Provide value engineering in determining the best solutions to engineering problems

 

Interpersonal Skills:

·       A strong communicator with the ability to present to the team and co-workers

·       Capable of building an effective team while Inspiring, challenging and motivating others.

·       Ensures timely decision making, driven off data

·       Demonstrates commitment to work to processes

·       Seeks to minimise waste in resources and materials

·       Presents a professional image and promotes the values of the project

 

   

 

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com