Contracts Engineer

Role Overview
As Contracts Engineer you will support with all aspects of design and delivery in our piling projects, playing a key role in ensuring our projects are completed safely, efficiently and to budget without compromising on quality.

What you'll do

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Visiting sites pre-commencement, identifying specifications, requirements, risks & opportunities
• Preparing Method Statements and Risk Assessments and implement safe working practices
• Carrying out site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks
• Supporting with HSEQ audits, liaising with all relevant departments
• Implementing all stages of a project from conception and design to site execution
• Ensuring up to date Contract documentation is reviewed and in place
• Maintaining site and work records/diaries, ensuring these are stored accurately
• Liaise with the commercial team to identify changes and potential delays to tender
• Involvement in procurement and scheduling of piles and materials
• Provide control of costs and financial reporting to Piling Director and management team
• Operating accounts system for control of material and plant orders
• Develop excellent relationships with Site Managers, Clients and other stakeholders
• Be the main point of contact, liaising with the client on progress and concerns
• Carryout sequencing and programming of works
• Attend site meetings as required, providing progress updates and overview
• Support piling operatives on site, and assisting the operations manager

What you'll bring
As Contracts Engineer your main skills and experience will include:
Essential:

Third level qualification in Civil Engineering or other related discipline

2 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer

A strong understanding of HSEQ legislation, and implementing HSEQ procedures

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally

Commercially aware of economies and efficiencies

Fully flexible regarding travel, prepared to travel to site locations within the UK and Ireland

Ability to Manage and Control on site setting out

Ability to read and understand Construction drawings and Specifications

Full valid driving licence, that permits driving in the UK and Ireland

IT literate in all Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

• 1-years’ experience engineering within the piling industry
• CSR/CSCS Qualification or equivalent
• Experience of using AutoCAD or other equivalent software 

Key Competencies:
In addition to the above criteria the candidate should display the following key competencies which are essential to succeed in this role:

• Leadership – Display a clear vision of project leadership
• Decision Making and Problem Solving – Must demonstrate the ability to resolve problems and make accurate business decisions.
• Planning – Must possess the ability to plan to achieve results.
• Flexibility and Initiative – Must demonstrate a positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude towards the organisation and the achievement of objectives.
• Work Completion – Must display the drive and determination to complete work effectively and on time.