Job No. BBUK13437
Senior Construction Engineer - M&E - Redcar
Kilpatrick
Operational Specialists
Redcar
Permanent
About the role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
We are recruiting for a Senior Construction Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar-in-Cleveland on Teesside.

Role Purpose:

• Assists Area Project Manager with scope definition, planning and daily execution of the construction project, ensuring a safe execution, meeting project quality requirements.
• Manage all aspects of the mechanical and electrical installation promoting and implementing the highest standards for health and safety. Management and supervision of all construction activities to ensure works are completed safely and to plan.
• Responsible for all technical aspects of the project throughout the Construction phase. Ranging from scope definition, design reviews, Technical Query’s (TQ’s) etc, responsible for overseeing subcontract works on site.
• Report to Area Project Manager and liaise with other key members of the team such as Quality/QS/Design/Planning.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Construction Engineer you will have the following responsibilities;

• Work package creation in line with the execution strategy.Assist with modularisation and fabrication yard assessment.
• Ensure all packages of work are delivered safely in accordance with CDM regulations.
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising contractpartners, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work andoverseeing quality control.
• Ensure that packages are delivered to programme, budget, safety and qualityexpectations/standards.
• Ensure accurate and complete records are kept, including RFIs, FCDs, WPPs, MCRs,ITPs, Record Drawings and other project communications/deliverables.
• Visit suppliers and monitor their activities if required.
• Where the package of works is subcontracted, the engineer is still accountable for the package deliverables and documents.
• Attend morning meetings with internal team/subcontractors to drive constructionpriorities and targets.
• Liaise with offsite fabrication lead to coordinate deliveries to site.
• Identify risks to the Project Management team associated with the delivery of theirworks raising EWNs.
• Draft site instructions for review and issue by Project Management team includingdetailed descriptions of works required, location, programme & cost impact andreference to any client led change event
• Provide cost information and time estimates that support the programme (whereapplicable).
• Liaise with the planning team to ensure progress reporting is up to date and all risksare identified ensuring that any additional work is assessed and executed inaccordance with the change management process.
• Good knowledge of engineering standards and codes of practice includingATEX/DSEAR/ASME/EN.
• Engage and support other interfacing functions; Civil, Earthing, HV, Mechanical,Electrical, instrumentation and commissioning.

Who we’re looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Experienced Senior Construction Engineer having held similar roles on comparableprojects in terms of scale and complexity.
• A sound understanding of the commercial and technical context of the business andthe ability to balance project requirement, risks and costs.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Proven track record of project delivery.
• Onshore UK major project delivery experience and compliance with CDMrequirements.
• Experience in managing modularised project delivery.
• Extensive experience in managing hazardous site construction activities including high pressure gas and high voltage systems and ensuring safety rules are followed.
• Experience in reviewing detailed construction plans and providing progress updates.
• Skilled at construction risk identification and mitigation.
• Effective leadership skills, including experience of leading teams and confidence in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets are required.
• An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Attend and contribute toward industry events
• Is a member of a professional body i.e., IET
• Proficient on O365
• Holds a current driving licence

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

• Formal qualification (HNC/HND) in Engineering/Construction or experienceequivalent

Role Purpose:

• Assists Area Project Manager with scope definition, planning and daily execution of the construction project, ensuring a safe execution, meeting project quality requirements.
• Manage all aspects of the mechanical and electrical installation promoting and implementing the highest standards for health and safety. Management and supervision of all construction activities to ensure works are completed safely and to plan.
• Responsible for all technical aspects of the project throughout the Construction phase. Ranging from scope definition, design reviews, Technical Query’s (TQ’s) etc, responsible for overseeing subcontract works on site.
• Report to Area Project Manager and liaise with other key members of the team such as Quality/QS/Design/Planning

As a Senior Construction Engineer you will have the following responsibilities;

• Work package creation in line with the execution strategy.Assist with modularisation and fabrication yard assessment.
• Ensure all packages of work are delivered safely in accordance with CDM regulations.
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising contractpartners, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work andoverseeing quality control.
• Ensure that packages are delivered to programme, budget, safety and qualityexpectations/standards.
• Ensure accurate and complete records are kept, including RFIs, FCDs, WPPs, MCRs,ITPs, Record Drawings and other project communications/deliverables.
• Visit suppliers and monitor their activities if required.
• Where the package of works is subcontracted, the engineer is still accountable for the package deliverables and documents.
• Attend morning meetings with internal team/subcontractors to drive constructionpriorities and targets.
• Liaise with offsite fabrication lead to coordinate deliveries to site.
• Identify risks to the Project Management team associated with the delivery of theirworks raising EWNs.
• Draft site instructions for review and issue by Project Management team includingdetailed descriptions of works required, location, programme & cost impact andreference to any client led change event
• Provide cost information and time estimates that support the programme (whereapplicable).
• Liaise with the planning team to ensure progress reporting is up to date and all risksare identified ensuring that any additional work is assessed and executed inaccordance with the change management process.
• Good knowledge of engineering standards and codes of practice includingATEX/DSEAR/ASME/EN.
• Engage and support other interfacing functions; Civil, Earthing, HV, Mechanical,Electrical, instrumentation and commissioning

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

• Formal qualification (HNC/HND) in Engineering/Construction or experienceequivalen

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more