About us
Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (Q6), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.
Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
The role
The Project:
The enabling works for HS2 encompasses a wide range of work activities but not limited in scope to clearing works, boundary fencing installation, ecology works, Archeology, existing road upgrade to newly built roads.
The Role:
The role of the Project Engineer is to plan, provide engineering control and supervise production resources, ensuring compliance with project and company systems for a defined section of the works.
Key relationships: Site Teams, Subcontractors, Local Residents and Contractor Functional Team
Location: Aylesbury Region
Key accountabilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Health, safety and environment
• Promote the Company Cardinal Rules and ensure the subcontractor establish safe working cultures and practices
• Comply with company procedures and legal obligations
• Promote and comply with environmental compliance
• Ensure the subcontractor delivers the works safely
Health & Safety
• Comply with operational site H&S requirements to ensure safe working practices
• Ensure subcontractor RAMS are reviewed/signed off and adhered to
• Report all near misses and incidents
• Ensure behavioural safety of the subcontractor aligns with H&S principles
Quality
• Promote best practice
• Comply with Company procedures Ensure work is delivered defect/snag free
• Carry out instrumental checks in accordance with the agreed guidelines and schedule
• Complete records of quality audits in accordance with agreed procedures and timescales i.e. at the end of works
• Ensure the subcontractor is working to approved quality documentation and is completing the required check sheets and ‘as built’ in an appropriate timeframe • Give feedback to the Senior Project Engineer regarding areas where corrective action needs to be taken with the appropriate level of urgency, of the risks associated with non-conformance during inspections
Engineering control
• Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the subcontractor team
• Ensure accurate implementation of all engineering controls by the subcontractor team
• Ensure accurate ‘as built’ records of the works
• Ensure fully compliant Inspection and Test Plans for all elements of the works and supervises the delivery of the plan
• Measure and report compliance with systems and required standards
• Ensure risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works are in place and approved prior to the subcontractor commencing the work activity
Managing resources
• Deal with any actual or potential problems with subcontractors promptly liaising with the Senior Project Engineer where necessary
• Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate
• Oversea toolbox talks, method statements and other key relevant documentation is briefed correctly to the site team in line with organisational and legal requirements
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships between Subcontractor operatives and staff; client and contractor; suppliers and contractors; public and contractors; and sub-contractors and contractors
• Ensure the subcontractor is managing the works onsite in line with their planned programme of works
Managing information
• Obtain all ‘as built’ information ensuring that it is accurate and relevant
• Record, store and maintain records and correspondence in line with organisational and legal requirements
Key measures & targets:
Accurate production of 3 weekly programme and timely delivery to main programme within set budgets Ensure subcontractor adheres to a timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects
Skills & experience
• Relevant experience in general civil engineering
• Working knowledge of planning works with understanding of expected productivity outputs
• Knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering
• Degree in civil engineering/HNC or equivalent in civil engineering as a minimum
• CSCS card
• Good IT skills and able to work confidently with MS Office including Microsoft Project
• Ability to communicate and work with Subcontractor Site Engineers, Supervisors and site-based workforce
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion
• Working towards SMSTS
• Subcontractor management
• Roads, Earthworks, Drainage and Asphalt experience is key for success of the project
Additional Information
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activ ities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
