Section Engineer

  • 6219
  • Port Talbot
  • Permanent

Section Engineer

Project: Substation build circa £300m

Location: Port Talbot / Margam

Laing O'Rourke are recruiting for Wales's next big power infrastructure project and require a Section Engineer to work delivery works. We are looking for engineers that want to be part of the biggest infrastructure projects in the South Wales area. Operating in a self-delivery capacity you will have the opportunity to run your own work packages using in-house resource and the latest technology.

The opportunity to work in the power sector should not be missed. With a £90bn pipeline in this sector, get your foot in the door now!

Scope of Work: Civil Engineering

Duties:

  • Overseeing site engineers
  • Supporting the development of designs, planning and costing
  • Drafting scopes of work with the Project Engineering team
  • Provide accurate dimensional control, and check that established by others, to enable the works to be constructed to the required tolerances as defined by the Contract / design documents.  Carry out surveys for design, as-built and payment purposes.
  • Assist site foremen and managers in supervising site operatives and sub-contractors ensuring that the works are constructed in accordance with design drawings, specifications and standards as defined by the contract documents.
  • Produce method statements and risk assessments to be approved by supervising engineers / managers and ensure that site operations take place in accordance with documents which detail safe systems of work, e.g. method statements, task sheets and procedures.

Knowledge and Skillset:

  • Temporary works planning and supervision
  • Knowledge of UK engineering standards and contract types
  • Civil engineering knowledge in concrete
  • Spatial Control
  • Understanding of engineering designs
  • TWC knowledge
  • Site set-up knowledge

If you are an engineering professional who wants to be involved in the biggest projects with the leading construction experts, then apply today. Put your engineering experience to the test and pursue your career ambitions with the help of Laing O'Rourke.

We are committed to extensive training, development and long-term career opportunities including the pursuit of Chartership.

You will be rewarded with leading company benefits that only a global business can offer as well as a competitive remuneration package. You will be based at our London site on the live project. 

Apply now to join our leading organisation and grow your career.

Our Company:

With a heritage spanning over 160 years, Laing O'Rourke is an internationally focused engineering enterprise with world-class capabilities. We operate an integrated business model comprising the full range of engineering, construction and asset management services delivering single-source solutions for some of the world's most prestigious public and private organisations.

We really value difference at Laing O'Rourke and believe a diverse team drives innovation. We are a global multicultural business committed to the inclusion of all employees, enabling everyone to feel respected & valued for being themselves.

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