Section Engineer

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

Our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based at our Lower Thames Crossing Project. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road.

The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time. We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.

We are currently looking for a Section Engineer who will plan, coordinate and oversee the delivery of construction works, managing resources, programmes, site teams and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

As The Section Engineer, You Will

• Develop the design, construction methodology, programme and cost. Prepare for the delivery of the works, including resources, procurement, consents, and pre start documentation.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Review and develop detailed site specific programmes, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Agent/Sub Agent and QS department.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractor’s contract conditions manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
• Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Communicate to the Agent/Sub Agent, QA and QS teams non-conformances. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with Client Team.

We Are Looking For

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Ability to use initiative based on engineering and practical experience.
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with o