Contracts Engineer

Contracts Engineer

Company:

FK Lowry

Job Type:Full-time - Permanent

Location:

Belfast, with travel when required.

Reporting to:

Piling Director

Who we are

FK Lowry, part of the Lagan Specialist Group, has been delivering specialist piling solutions for over 35 years. As a member of the Federation of Piling Specialists and a founding member of the Piling Contractors Association of Ireland (PCAI), we have built a strong reputation for designing and installing CFA and rotary bored piling, retaining walls, driven piling and ground improvement systems for some of the regions most significant infrastructure and construction projects.

Combining decades of expertise with innovative thinking, we work closely with our clients to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each project.

We are proud to have achieved Investors in People Platinum accreditation, recognising our commitment to our people, their health and wellbeing, and their development.

Role Overview

As Contracts Engineer you will support with all aspects of design and delivery in our piling projects, playing a key role in ensuring our projects are completed safely, efficiently and to budget without compromising on quality.

What you'll do

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

Visiting sites pre-commencement, identifying specifications, requirements, risks & opportunities

Preparing Method Statements and Risk Assessments and implement safe working practices

Carrying out site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks

Supporting with HSEQ audits, liaising with all relevant departments

Implementing all stages of a project from conception and design to site execution

Ensuring up to date Contract documentation is reviewed and in place

Maintaining site and work records/diaries, ensuring these are stored accurately

Liaise with the commercial team to identify changes and potential delays to tender

Involvement in procurement and scheduling of piles and materials

Provide control of costs and financial reporting to Piling Director and management team

Operating accounts system for control of material and plant orders

Develop excellent relationships with Site Managers, Clients and other stakeholders

Be the main point of contact, liaising with the client on progress and concerns

Carryout sequencing and programming of works

Attend site meetings as required, providing progress updates and overview

Support piling operatives on site, and assisting the operations manager

What you'll bring

As Contracts Engineer your main skills and experience will include:

Essential:

Third level qualification in Civil Engineering or other related discipline

2 years experience as a Civil Engineer

A strong understanding of HSEQ legislation, and implementing HSEQ procedures

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally

Commercially aware of economies and efficiencies

Fully flexible regarding travel, prepared to travel to site locations within the UK and Ireland

Ability to Manage and Control on site setting out

Ability to read and understand Construction drawings and Specifications

Full valid driving licence, that permits driving in the UK and Ireland

IT literate in all Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

1-years experience engineering within the piling industry

CSR/CSCS Qualification or equivalent

Experience of using AutoCAD or other equivalent software

Key

Competencies:

In addition to the above criteria the candidate should display the following key competencies which are essential to succeed in this role:

Leadership Display a clear vision of project leadership

Decision Making and Problem Solving Must demonstrate the ability to resolve problems and make accurate business decisions.

Planning Must possess the ability to plan ahead to achieve results.

Flexibility and Initiative Must demonstrate a positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude towards the organisation and the achievement of objectives.

Work Completion Must display the drive and determination to complete work effectively and on time.

Our Values

Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development. We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:

Caring

Trust

Respect

Fun

Open & Honest

Safety

How we'll reward you

In return, we offer an attractive, competitive salary and a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities. At our Head Office in Belfast, we have an on-site Gym and Wellbeing Hub which is available for use to all our employees.

Our Core Benefits for this role include:

Generous holiday allowance (with option to buy more)

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Free annual health checks

Salary sacrifice Pension Scheme

Car allowance & fuel card

Health cash…