Section Engineer

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. Our team is composed entirely of people who have made a career in delivering large, complex projects both here in UK and in Australia and who know how to make projects deliver ahead of time and budget and generate exceptional outcomes.

BMD Group is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. We are dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through a commitment to collaboration. Our team is built on the principles of collaboration and sustainability, ensuring the highest standards are met for every project and client.

Job Summary and role description:

This is a full-time site-based role for a Consultant Section Engineer based in Plymouth. The Consultant will manage and mentor junior engineers, and assist the Agent in managing all construction operations and technical compliance of the project in order to fulfil the assigned project safely, on time and to the required quality.

Daily tasks include:

· Regular communication and reporting to multiple stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of projects, including management of subcontractors and liaising with Client representatives.

· Assist with the construction strategy, including kick-off meetings, pre-commencement documentation such as Method Statements, Environmental and Quality Plans, Construction programmes, procurement, change management and design deliverable schedules.

· Allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

· Assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans.

· Identify and resolve technical problems arising from technical site issues

· Conduct site evaluations, develop Health & Safety and Quality documentation, provide technical expertise, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

· Degree level/HNC/HND qualification in a Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)

· Proven years of construction and engineering experience, including reinforced concrete

· IT skills including MS Office

· Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills

· Strong Problem-Solving and Decision-Making skills

· Excellent understanding of CDM regulations and site safety standards

· Due to the nature of the work and location, a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports can be considered for this role.

Desirable

· CSCS, SMSTS, TWS or TWC

· BIM / Digital including Autodesk

· Working knowledge of NEC contracts, commercial awareness of project delivery, planning, cost control and supply chain