Senior / Project Engineer Job Opportunity

Senior / Project Engineer

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior / Project Engineer who is based in Cumbria and has the ability to work in a dynamic environment to join our team

Job Description

Responsibilities and accountabilities

Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications
Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
Monitor works in progress
Check setting out as required
Provide progress information to enable the commercial team to review
Report any deviances from survey to project/contracts manager
Implement and monitor all systems and procedures and ensure effective operation
Ensure effective communication to all parties
Utilise company ICT systems currently in place
Maintain awareness of DSD Construction and safety requirements and standards
Proactively keep up to date with the current and changing status of the project
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records for archive
Input into site activities where appropriate and required
Offer support and advise on problem areas
Proactively contribute to effective teamwork
Identify training and development needs of self, and others as identified
Support training and development needs of others
Provide technical advice and support
Maintain a professionalism throughout and be a reliable point of contact on engineering issues
Improve on and develop customer relationships
Ensure effective communication with relevant parties
Promote and present a professional DSD Construction image to suppliers and clients
Monitor and report on performance
Build effective relationships to establish two-way dialogue
Ensure a working environment exists which encourages teamwork
Influence and support to innovate and achieve optimum solutions
Provide key information for the commercial team on re-measures and claims
Monitor labour and sub-contractor activity
Involvement in method statement approval and monitoring compliance

Qualifications, training and technical knowledge

HNC/HND in Building Studies (or equivalent)
SMSTS (5 day course)
Qualified First Aider
Relevant CSCS card

Attributes and skills

Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area
Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to perform
Good planning and time management skills; able to manage activities simultaneously within compromising on standards and quality
Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
Ability to work with colleagues to contribute to project and operational performance
Sound knowledge of construction practises and standards
Specialist knowledge in civil engineering