Michael Page
Civil Project Engineer
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Civil Construction Engineer
The role of Civil Construction Engineer involves overseeing and managing construction activities within an industrial environment. This position requires technical expertise and project management skills to ensure successful project delivery.
Client Details
The hiring company is a medium-sized organisation operating in the industrial utilities sector. It focuses on delivering high-quality projects while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety standards.
Description
The role holder will be responsible for the safe planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of engineering CAPEX and revenue projects across the site, with a preferred technical background in civil engineering.
The role combines elements of a Project Engineer and a Construction Supervisor, requiring the individual to manage projects from scope development through to installation, commissioning, handover, and close-out, while also supervising contractors on site and issuing/managing permits to work.
- Coordinate and manage all construction activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during construction phases.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to meet project requirements.
- Monitor project progress and address any potential risks or delays promptly.
- Oversee daily operations of construction sites.
- Ensure safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
- Supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
- Maintain a high standard of workmanship.
- Coordinate with project managers and other construction supervisors.
- Attend project meetings and provide progress reports.
- Manage construction schedules and deliverables.
- Resolve on-site issues and challenges.
- Overseeing daily construction/demolition activities at the site.
- Ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Managing a wide range of contractors.
- Overseeing things like drain repairs, road digs, excavations, new pipelines.
- Implementing safety measures and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Distribution of permits.
- Managing resources effectively to meet project needs.
- Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
- Providing regular reports on project progress and milestones.
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Profile
A successful Civil Project Engineer should have:
Essential
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, preferably Civil Engineering.
- Demonstrable experience delivering engineering or construction projects in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, utilities, COMAH, or similar high-hazard environment.
- Experience supervising contractors on live operational sites.
- Strong understanding of construction safety, RAMS, permits, and contractor control.
- Experience managing project costs, schedules, work packs, and progress reporting.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Strongly Preferred
- Civil engineering background.
- CSCS card.
- SSSTS and/or SMSTS.
- Permit to Work trained/authorised.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- CDM Awareness or formal CDM training.
- Knowledge of HASAWA, COSHH, and HSG47.
- Previous experience working on a COMAH site.
- Temporary Works awareness or Temporary Works Co-ordinator training.
- Experience with excavations, underground services, drainage, roads, structures, buildings, and infrastructure works.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 GBP.
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects within the industrial sector.
- Benefits package to be confirmed.
- Fixed-term contract of 12 months (salaried role, not day rate).
- Supportive and professional company culture.
If you are ready to take on the exciting role of Project Construction Supervisor, please apply now to be considered for this opportunity.
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