Expanded
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Laing O'Rourke (Expanded) Recruitment
Senior Engineer - HS2 Project, Birmingham
Expanded Structures | Expanded Ltd
Known terms: Sub Agent
The Expanded Group provides total capability in the early construction phases of major projects, offering an end-to-end solution or a bespoke choice of services. Backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, we can deliver the full range of piling, precast concrete, post-tensioning, and structural techniques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Utilize a Digital Engineering model to create Visual Method Statements and Visual Task sheets.
- Implement and ensure compliance with the LOR Management of Temporary Works procedure on projects, explaining these procedures to others.
- Determine the most appropriate methods of dimensional control, seeking advice from specialists when necessary. Ensure setting out data is controlled.
- Interrogate and transfer setting out data from 3D CAD data.
- Determine the requirement for and format of as-built surveys and reports. Define the scope of surveys to demonstrate compliance.
- Produce or ensure the production of ITPs (Implementation and Transition Plans) that are available, implemented, and fully address specification and contractual obligations.
- Ensure that project and company quality procedures are adhered to.
- Utilize and recommend the best engineering methods.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the design process.
- Produce and approve method statements and risk assessments.
- Manage procurement.
- Manage a team of Senior Engineers (project dependant).
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Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, or an industry-recognized technical or engineering qualification (e.g., HNC, HND, NVQ level 4) plus demonstrable experience in a construction delivery environment.
- Circa 8 years' experience in a Civil Engineering capacity.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East, and Australia.


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