Site Engineer

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We're looking to recruit a Site Engineer with Earthworks experience to join our team in the Brackley area. In this role, you will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. You will monitor and coordinate subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. You will ensure that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties. You will also assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

Liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget; Work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers; Identify and resolve technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent; Monitor and coordinate subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements; Ensure that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties; Assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting

Requirements

HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE); Experience in Earthworks is essential for this role; Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills; CSCS card required (Black, Gold, White, White/Yellow, Red Experienced); Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required