Civil Project Engineer

at  Freedom Group

Lead Civil Project Engineer – Major Projects & Connections
Within travelling distance of London
Permanent
Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom Group are seeking to recruit a Lead Civil Project Engineer for our Major Projects & Connections team working on London based HV infrastructure projects. As a Lead Civil Project Engineer, you will be a part of our electricity construction team who deliver LV to 400kV projects for demand connection customers and generation companies. This involves refurbishing existing and building new substations including associated OHL and HV cabling works.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum three years relevant work experience in construction management delivering capital projects. Experience in large projects is essential.
• Construction/construction management or project management qualification.
• CSCS card or equivalent.
• Full UK driving license.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Related industry discipline, formal civil qualification an advantage.
• Project management qualification an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, although not essential.
• Working knowledge of DNO Procedures and Technical Specifications.
• Good understanding of Temporary Works requirements and classifications.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good relationship management skills.
• Strong communicator with ability to develop and work within collaborative client relationships.
• A sound knowledge of IT skills, Microsoft Office products and database platforms.

As a Lead Civil Project Engineer, you will report to the Operations Manager and will assist in the coordination of all civil site activities (pre and post site mobilisation), ensuring the safe and timely delivery of the works on time, to cost and quality. Fully integrate, optimise and manage the “Project Lifecycle” of design, construction programme and project plan, ensuring that schemes are delivered in accordance with latest industry legislation, guidance and best practice, and support Freedom in always operating to the highest standards of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality.
Our clients are diversified in operations in Infrastructure, project development, EPC projects and refurbishment of existing infrastructure. You will be expected to manage multiple civil disciplines - civil, quality assurance and control processes. You will also be expected to represent the Company at appropriate client and regulatory authority reviews and meetings.