Brownlee Cale are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer for a Civil Engineering contractor on a major UK construction project.
The successful candidate will support project delivery, reporting directly to the Project Manager and Contract Manager.
 
Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor team of engineers
• Interpolating GI data, designs, and specifications to produce accurate quantities & earthworks phasing 3D models.
• Management of all machine control setup, operation including 3D modelling and on-site accuracy 
• Reporting to QA & project manager to ensure compliance with specification testing frequencies.
• Monitoring earthworks progress and accurately reporting weekly volumes to senior management.
• Support and promote innovation and new technology relating to earthwork operations.
• Support in the preparation of quality, environmental and H&S construction plans.
• Support planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing of contract progress.
• Completing and ensuring the accurate setting out and surveying of all aspects of the works.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works in accordance with client requirements.
• Providing sufficient and accurate information to the site Works Management.
• Assisting with ensuring adequate plant, labour and subcontract and material resources are available in a timely manner to comply with the project’s timescales.
• Assisting with the process of ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and monitoring their performance including financial throughout the project.
• Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made within forecast accounts.
• Assisting with the resolution of contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good relationship. 

 
Qualifications:

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and experience in a similar role
• Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, LSS surveying packages 
• Excellent knowledge of Topcon/Trimble/ Leica machine control / calibrations including set up / applications
• Highly competent in surveying and setting out techniques using GPS and Total Stations
• Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
• Experience of managing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation and Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience in writing and presenting reports, preparing business management documents, and presenting information in meetings with clients and other parties.
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   
• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Full UK Driving Licence is also required.