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Carmichaels are seeking a Section Engineer wit Highways experience to work for a Tier 1 contractor in the South of London.

Responsibilities will include:

•    Checking technical information (specifications and drawings); identification of any ambiguities or shortcomings therein and submission of Technical Queries to enable their resolution; take off materials from drawings

•    Ensuring the Site Engineers are fully conversant with the construction methodology for the civil engineering works

•    Managing the development of HSEQ controls for the civil engineering works;

•    Managing the detailed look-ahead programme for the civil engineering works in AIMs;

•    Delegation of dimensional control to the Site Engineers and ensuring that the Temporary and Permanent Works are consistently and accurately set out

•    Managing the calibration of survey equipment and liaison with the Survey Team;

•    Assistance with the day-to-day management of the civil engineering works and the coordination of civil engineering operations with those of other disciplines;

•    Safety management duties as delegated by line management;

•    Assistance with the management and control of resources (labour, plant and materials) to minimise waste and disruption to progress;

•    Reporting at weekly construction team meetings, including progress, any stoppages, additional work instructed and any opportunities for performance improvement;

•    Ensuring that complete and accurate records are kept of the civil engineering work to protect the company’s interests and demonstrate compliance with HSEQ requirements

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

•    Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.

•    2-5 years site experience in Civil Engineering 

•    Ability to manage a section site engineering team.

•    Competent on CAD software and excel