Contracts Engineer – Piling

Overview

Contract Engineer – Piling —
Salary: £30 - £35K + Pkg •
Location: Surrey •
Regions: London, South East, Surrey

We are currently seeking a Contracts Engineer to work for a main Piling Contractor who operates across the UK, specializing in a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus on Piling-based projects. The role will be based in Surrey with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites across the south when required.

• Ensure project deliverables are fully understood, through handover meetings with process teams (estimating, design, commercial, procurement, plant and operations).
• Monitor project performance daily with the project team, ensuring that all actions, risks and non-conformities are closed out in a timely manner to maximise margins and reduce risk.
• Prepare and collate contract documentation and ensure submission to the customer in advance of the works. Ensure all approvals are obtained in full prior to mobilization to site.
• Prepare site documentation for the site team and communicate deliverables to the site supervisor. On complex or large projects attend site as required and as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Record all changes to project deliverables with the customer, ensuring involvement with the commercial department.
• Prepare and review the financial performance on a monthly basis and where applicable revise the project forecast weekly. Be responsible for all contract purchases/costs.
• Work closely with the whole process team (to include operations, pre-construction, commercial, plant, business development and design) to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.
• Develop relationships with customers to understand their requirements and ensure the customer understands the needs of our business.
• Ensure compliance with business strategy and procedures.
• Maintain a relentless focus on safety – WORKSAFE HOMESAFE.

• The role requires a degree in a construction-related subject and preferably some experience in ground engineering operations and design. Individuals must have or be working towards a recognized qualification (ICE or Geol Soc).
• A valid CSCS card.
• Focused and thorough with the gravitas and professional credibility to advise senior management when action is required, along with the tenacity to ensure necessary actions are taken.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively to both internal teams and external, particularly operational, parties. Must have good commercial acumen and a working knowledge of contracts.
• A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on the customer and the ground engineering business.

To apply, please submit your details and CV through the appropriate channel as indicated by the employer.