Section Engineer – Location: Bridgwater, United Kingdom. Contract Type: Permanent. Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003). Full/Part Time: Full Time. Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based. Travel Requirements: No travel required. Requisition ID: 3842
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. The 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
- Review how achievable, suitable and compatible the specified tolerances are and arrange amendments as required.
- Evaluate alternative solutions to find the best solution, initiate 3D modelling to develop methods, clarify issues and resolve method‑related problems.
- Be 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.
- Ensure that up-to-date construction information is distributed to all relevant parties to be used at all times.
- Set up mechanisms to inform the engineering team of changes as they occur.
- Disseminate and explain 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.
- Ensure that any changes, requests 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.
- Be responsible for ensuring and leading a ‘right first time’ culture.
Control
- Provide advice and assistance in resolution of survey and dimensional control issues.
- Ensure that all steps within the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) are carried out correctly, ensuring compliance with the process.
- Carry 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 review of simple outputs against target costs.
- Supervise and provide 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.
Education & Qualifications
- Must hold a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Additional Information
All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O’Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance. Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at BYLOR. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to interviewing any candidates who disclose having a disability and meet the minimum requirements details in the job advert. If invited to interview, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may need, in order to attend.
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