PROJECT ENGINEERING ROLES (SUB AGENT / SECTION ENGINEER / SITE ENGINEER)

Location: Redcar 
Hours: 42 hours per week – 8.4 hours per day

ROLES INCLUDED

• Sub Agent 
• Section Engineer 
• Site Engineer 

ROLE PURPOSES

Sub Agent

To lead and control a section of the works according to a specific discipline (Earthworks, RC Elements, Utilities, External Enabling Works). Manage a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers. Report to Site Agent.

Section Engineer

Support senior project team in implementation of engineering strategy and framework. Assist Sub Agent in delivery of works, engineering control, QA, materials, and programme activities.

Site Engineer

Support implementation of engineering strategy and framework. Report to Section Engineer. Carry out setting out, surveying, QA support, and site delivery activities.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Sub Agent

• Produce/review Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS)
• Accident/Incident investigations
• Field audits and trend analysis from audits and near misses
• Manage permits to work (Confined Space, Hot Works)
• Strong understanding of temporary works

Section Engineer

• Produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Raise Temporary Works Briefs
• Complete accident reports and permits

Site Engineer

• Contribute to RAMS production
• Task briefings
• Permit to Dig
• Environmental awareness

ENGINEERING CONTROL / TECHNICAL

Sub Agent

• Identify design issues via workshops and Technical Queries
• Coach engineers in construction issue resolution

Section Engineer

• Support engineering strategy implementation
• Maintain survey equipment and setting out records
• Understand subcontractor attendances and variations

Site Engineer

• Carry out setting out and surveying using GPS, Total Station, Levels
• Set up primary survey control
• Upload setting out data to plant
• Ensure calibration of survey equipment

QUALITY (QA/QC)

Sub Agent

• Ownership of full Handover Documentation process
• Manage Materials Approval, NCRs, QA systems
• Independent inspections and audits
• Coach staff in QA procedures
• Liaise with designers on technical issues

Section Engineer

• Assist in ITPs and check sheets
• Site inspections and QA record keeping
• Raise NCRs and Technical Queries
• Maintain QA filing systems

Site Engineer

• Ensure QA systems and testing are followed
• Support ITP implementation
• Ensure specification compliance
• Assist in quality control assurance

PRODUCTIVITY / PROGRAMME

Sub Agent

• Produce fully resourced stage programmes
• Monitor KPI performance
• Translate programme data into graphical reporting
• Align section programme with 3-week lookahead

Section Engineer

• Produce weekly programmes
• Track progress against KPIs
• Communicate targets to workforce

Site Engineer

• Contribute to weekly programme updates
• Measure progress and report productivity
• Support site delivery against programme

COMMERCIAL

Sub Agent

• Maintain site diary and subcontractor communications
• Produce budgets from programmes
• Monitor weekly costs and value
• Manage subcontractors
• Draft commercial correspondence

Section Engineer

• Monitor labour, plant, and wastage
• Report variations and subcontractor performance
• Assist with cost monitoring

Site Engineer

• Carry out material reconciliations
• Identify additional works
• Support cost tracking and reporting

PERSON SPECIFICATION (ALL ROLES)

Essential Core Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong work ethic and flexibility (nights/weekends required)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safety and Zero Harm culture
• CSCS card required

Role-Specific Requirements

Sub Agent

• SMSTS or SSSTS required
• Experience managing teams and site delivery
• Strong understanding of commercial, QA, and programme controls
• Driving licence required

Section Engineer

• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree desirable)
• Experience in civil engineering / construction delivery
• Working towards professional membership (MICE / MIStructE desirable)

Site Engineer

• Experience in setting out and surveying (GPS, Total Station, Levels)
• Understanding of BIM and digital engineering tools desirable
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree desirable)

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE ACROSS ALL ROLES

• Major infrastructure / civil engineering projects
• Earthworks, utilities, drainage, RC structures
• Temporary works awareness
• BIM / digital construction tools
• Net Zero / energy sector projects

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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