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Carmichael UK are seeking a competent Section Engineer to join the Devonport Docks project in Plymouth on a long term basis. 

Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member pass-ports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following: 

•    Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’.

•    Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly.

•    To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.

•    Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, con-crete, piling, brickwork etc.

•    Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.

•    Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances.

•    Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all set-ting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.

•    Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.

•    Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communi-cation channels are in place for effective understanding.

•    Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to en-sure accurate construction of the work. 

•    Record instructions.

•    Maintain drawing register.

Who are we looking for? 

•    Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable – one or more of: BSc, BA, BEng, Meng, Eng, Tech, MICE, TIStructE, LCIBSE, LCIBSEEng Tech, Completion of Higher Apprenticeship.

•    SSSTS

•    CSCS – White PQP/AQP

•    May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other ap-propriate professional body.

•    Experience in similar role

Lodge allowance paid if you qualify