Civil Works Engineer

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We are recruiting for a Civil Works Engineer to join our client’s team, based in South-East London.
 
Please note this role will be UK based, with Global travel.
 
The Civil Works Engineer will be responsible for the definition of requirements, securing the associated resources, including permissions, and supervision of contractors during installation of land route infrastructure (including terrestrial duct routes; pulling, intermediate jointing and beach manholes; seaward ducts, system earth requirements, and horizontal directional drilling).
 
They will also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of projects within company policies and procedures, to agreed targets for time, quality, and cost.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT 
  • A minimum of 5 experience within the construction industry, including project management, negotiation, engineering, computer aided design, and commissioning.
  • A working knowledge of construction and engineering contracts, QHSE and associated civil works regulations.
  • A proven track record of successfully managing teams, including contractor partners.
  • Civils project experience including both the field and back office.
  • Strong stakeholder management and engagement experience.
  • Good commercial acumen, and focus.
  • Ability to understand, manage and deliver on KPI’ s.
  • Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute technical knowledge to proposals and reports.
  • Innovative, creative, and proactive with a solution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
  • Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Full, clean driving licence and passport.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION  
  • Management of the OSP civil works requirements for all submarine cable projects, in conjunction with the land cable planning and installation functions.
  • Day to day oversight of the construction contractors project delivery, requirements, safety, quality, street works, and overall performance.
  • Ensuring “Safety First” and “Right First Time” culture across the field operations backed up through plans and engagement with suppliers.
  • Establishing and providing follow up on required permissions, ensuring they are obtained in good time.
  • Ensuring accidents, incidents and near misses, quality failures and service deterioration trends are investigated competently, and appropriate corrective action taken.
  • Through a close working relationship, identifying at the earliest opportunity risks to delivering the budget, and/ or cost impacting upon the project.
  • Managing the operational relationship with all suppliers and have monitoring in place to ensure that Company requirements are adhered to.
  • Overseeing the project schedules, budgetary and cost control for each project.
  • Following up contract variation (CV) and associated cost.
  • Providing clarification of costings in close relationship with the Company Finance and Purchasing.
  • Ensuring that performance standards & contractual KPI’s are met.
  • Site surveys and reporting of findings, including audit of performance and quality of work.
  • Establishing and maintain close working relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
  • Liaising closely and providing timely and accurate periodical reports to Company Project team.
  • Supporting the Company Bid team on cost estimates, and construction requirements.
  • Providing advice on and maintenance of construction guidelines and specification.
  • Designing solutions based on the needs expressed by Company's customers.
  • Assisting in the negotiation and review of the technical solutions.
  • Participating in the evaluation and selection of engineering and construction contractors.
  • Providing technical support to the Company Projects Team, and After Sales for any Remedial works.
  • Support to associated field operations, such as site visits, cable and system earth installation, HDD, further Landfall Operations, and the Civil Works Competence Centre.
 
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER  
 
Competitive salary and benefits package.