Section Engineer
Location: Shetland Islands (10/4 rotation)
Talented people are the key to our success
About us:
Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction and infrastructure industry?
Morgan Sindall provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. We aim to create great results for our customers, partners and ourselves.
The candidate
Already experienced as a section/site engineer you will have:
A relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)
Good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering.
A hands on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of the project and you will have civil engineering and construction experience within civil infrastructure
The role
As a Section Engineer you will be able to:
- Supervise junior engineers, gangers, hourly paid operatives and subcontractors in conjunction with the site foreman. Ensure delivery of projects with zero accidents and to budget and programme.
- Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
- Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works
- Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance
- Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour
- Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied
- Planning and programming production resources relevant to this work area
- Ensure safe systems of work are adhered to
- Delivery of project to budget, programme and quality
- Implementation of SHEQ procedures
- Liaising with Designers to resolve technical queries
- Taking off quantities of materials and placing orders
- Undertaking the daily briefing to site operatives
- Co-ordinating the issue and authorisation of permits to work.
- Producing weekly programmes and input into the overall project programme.
- Contributing and holding weekly meetings for your respective site to plan the works and monitor progress
- Maintaining records (e.g. diaries, inductions and site records)
- Undertaking regular site safety supervisors inspections
You will:
- Have the ability to use levels, theodolites and EDM’s accurately
- Have good communication skills
- Have a methodical approach to design and planning
- Be able to produce accurate plans and drawings
- Be able to work in and lead a team
- Be motivated and innovative
- Have a good attitude to safety procedures and implementation
- Be prepared to travel throughout South Wales
What’s in it for you
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous development
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme up to 15%
- Subsistence & Salary uplifts
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance
We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About our Energy business
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
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We are keen to speak to applicants who are eager and keen to build on their existing experience.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.