Jobs in Headington

Senior Site Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + car allowance + pension
Sector: Life sciences / New build

We are working with an established main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer for a highly complex construction project in Oxfordshire.The scheme is valued at approximately £60 million and is being delivered for a government-backed organisation operating within the life sciences sector. Due to the nature of the facility, the project will involve a high level of technical coordination, quality control and engineering accuracy.

This is a site-based position working as part of an experienced project team that will include a Project Manager and Senior Site Manager. The Senior Engineer will take responsibility for the site engineering function and oversee a team of Site Engineers throughout the project. Candidates based around Oxford, Reading, Slough, Northampton or Bristol will be considered, provided they are comfortable travelling to the project in Oxfordshire.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will work closely with the Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, design team, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain.You will provide engineering leadership across a range of packages, including:

Earthworks
Piling
Groundworks and drainage
Structural steel
Reinforced concrete structures
Cladding and external envelope packages
Temporary works
General construction packagesKey Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the site engineering function
Lead, support and manage the Site Engineers working across the project
Carry out and oversee setting out and dimensional control
Review drawings, specifications and contract information
Identify buildability issues and raise technical queries where required
Ensure drawings and construction information remain accurate and up to date
Check subcontractor setting out and completed works
Commission and manage external surveys
Coordinate permits and licences with statutory bodies where required
Help develop and manage the project's temporary works requirements
Ensure compliance with the contractor's temporary works procedures
Produce, review and implement Inspection and Test Plans
Maintain accurate engineering, quality and compliance records
Compile reports demonstrating that the works meet the required specifications
Ensure construction activities comply with drawings, specifications and agreed tolerances
Provide engineering input into the construction programme and site logistics
Monitor progress against programme and report any potential risks or delays
Work closely with subcontractors to manage progress and resolve technical issues
Chair and record subcontractor progress meetings where required
Produce weekly and monthly progress information
Maintain accurate daily site records
Identify changes that could affect the programme, cost or delivery of the works
Ensure approved RAMS, inductions and relevant site controls are in place
Maintain compliance with all SHEQ policies and procedures
Support the training, development and performance reviews of the Site EngineersAbout You

We are looking for an experienced construction engineer who has worked on technically demanding building projects and is comfortable taking responsibility for the engineering function on site.
You should have:

A Degree, HND or equivalent construction or civil engineering qualification
At least five years' experience in a similar site engineering role
Experience working as a Senior Engineer, Senior Site Engineer or experienced Section Engineer
Strong setting-out and dimensional-control experience
Previous experience on large-scale building projects
Good knowledge of groundworks and steel-framed construction
Experience managing or supporting other Site Engineers
A good understanding of temporary works
Experience producing and managing ITPs and quality records
The ability to read and review technical drawings and specifications
Strong communication and coordination skills
A valid driving licence
SMSTSExperience with reinforced concrete structures, including slipform or jumpform construction, would be beneficial, First Aid training and previous experience using Field View or 4Projects Viewpoint would also be advantageous.

How to Apply

If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.

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