Senior Engineer (Havant Thicket Reservoir)

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The Role

Working in a team, the successful candidate will support the management and delivery of the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project.

environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage site engineers and ensuring all surveying, setting out and volume checks are completed in a timely manner and in

• 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
• Maintaining excellent communication and reporting to QA & project manager to ensure compliance with specification testing

• Monitoring earthworks progress and accurately reporting weekly volumes to senior management.
• Mentoring apprentice engineers to ensure career progression and improve skill level.
• Support and promote innovation and new technology relating to earthwork operations.
• Ensuring all activities are completed safely in compliance with the company’s health and safety & environmental policies and

• Supporting in the preparation of quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.
• Supporting the planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing of contract progress throughout the project’s lifespan and

• 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

• Providing sufficient and accurate information to the site Works Management to ensure timely construction of the works.
• Assisting with ensuring adequate plant, labour and subcontract and material resources are available in a timely manner to

• Assisting with the process of ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with

• Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made

• Assisting with the resolution of contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good

relationship.

What we are looking for:

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Demonstrable 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
• Attention to detail ensuring maximum accuracy.
• 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

• Experience of managing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing

• 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

• Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
• Full UK Driving Licence is also required.

required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary Project Performance Bonus
• Company Vehicle/Car Allowance
• Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays