Section Engineer

  • UCA Consulting ltd
  • Bridgwater, England
  • Jun 25, 2020
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Site Engineer QA-Quality Control

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

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**A Section Engineer is technically responsible for, and able to manage, a section of works. They typically
supervise and manage a team of 4 to 6 Site Engineers including Setting out Engineers.
A Section Engineer is in close liaison with the Construction Supervision. The Section Engineer is a key
player with the Client organisation for what matters to Field Change Engineering and Quality Control.
They are expected to have experience in the role of Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) and be familiar
with formwork and falsework systems having worked in direct delivery of reinforced concrete structures.

Key responsibilities and specific accountabilities:

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*Preparation*

  • Reviews how achievable, suitable and compatible the specified tolerances are and arranges

amendments as required

  • Evaluates alternative solutions to find the best solution, initiates 3d modeling to develop methods,

clarify issues and resolve method related problems

  • Is instrumental in finding alternative solutions to existing methods and practices to improve

productivity, quality or safety helping to create best practice

  • Produce and gain approval on method statements, risk assessments, and task sheets to enable

safe systems of work to be implemented. Review methods with a view to making improvements

  • Where required to prepare weekly programmes and monitor site progress against them

Construction

  • Ensure with the Supervisor that the works are carried out on-site as per the Risk Assessment

Method Statement.

  • Ensures that up-to-date construction information is distributed to all relevant parties to be used at

all times.

  • Sets up mechanisms to inform the engineering team of changes as they occur
  • Disseminates and explains construction information to sub-contractors, foremen, and operatives
  • Takeoff and produce requisitions for materials to be delivered to site ensuring compliance with

the standards and specifications

  • Ensures that any changes, requests for information, or non-conformances (NCR) are raised

correctly and closed out in a timely manner so as not to impact site works. Ensure appropriate
controls are applied to prevent reoccurrence.

  • Takes responsibility for ensuring that company and project quality requirements procedures are

implemented.

  • Ensure correct materials, products, plant, and systems are used /installed in accordance with

project specifications and manufacturers specifications

  • Is responsible for ensuring and leading a right-first-time culture

Control

  • Provides advice and assistance in resolution of survey and dimensional control issues
  • Ensures that all step within the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) are carried out correctly, ensuring

compliance with the process.

  • Carries out the role of Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) for complex temporary works ensuring

compliance with company procedures
Completion

  • Ensure that relevant as-built information is collected and collated.
  • Produce productivity and wastage reports and the review of simple outputs against target costs
  • Supervises and provides training to ensure the competence of the team members

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*Essential skills & knowledge: *

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*Technical Skills: *

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** * 3 years + of site experience

  • Understanding of civil engineering projects/complex projects
  • Experience of reinforced concrete in a direct delivery role
  • Experience of managing people in project environments
  • Provide value engineering in determining the best solutions to engineering problems

Interpersonal Skills:

  • A strong communicator with the ability to present to the team and co-workers
  • Capable of building an effective team while Inspiring, challenging and motivating others.
  • Ensures timely decision making, driven off data
  • Demonstrates commitment to work to processes
  • Seeks to minimise waste in resources and materials
  • Presents a professional image and promotes the values of the project

Education & Qualifications:

 Must hold a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent