Job Title: Senior Engineer - Earthworks
Location: C1 North - South Heath Cutting (Buckinghamshire)
Department: Earthworks
Reporting to: Earthworks Package Manager
The construction of the Chiltern tunnels and Colne Valley Viaduct are two of the most eye-catching and challenging engineering projects on the HS2 route.
Our team, Align, is a joint venture created to achieve this task. We've created one integrated team of specialists from three partners with global reputations: Bouygues Travaux Publics, VolkerFitzpatrick and Sir Robert McAlpine.
In early 2024 Align was awarded an additional section of the route that was originally part of the C2 package, known as the South Heath Cutting in Buckinghamshire.
This represents 2km of high-speed rail infrastructure works including earthworks, drainage and 2 bridges.
We're looking for a Senior Engineer to assist in the preparation of earthworks sequencing and detailing.
You will produce and update the detailing of 3D models for earthworks, follow up construction in-line with provided drawings/models through management of workforce and/or subcontractor.
Developing Construction process with earthworks engineers and supply chain is also a key responsibility.
Anticipate and innovate solutions to construction issues, liaising with various support teams e.g. consents, lifting, temporary works, buried services, methods, H&S and Environment to aid in ensuring relevant documentation and permits are in place for works.
You'll attend meetings with various stakeholders including the client to ensure works are in line with project commitments.
Technical and site work responsibilities include understanding and analysing temporary and permanent earthworks and drainage design to develop construction method.
You will utilise Civil 3D software to create detailed designs, sections and models, manage the GPS machine control system in co-ordination with plant supplier.
Co-ordinate with surveying team to ensure survey control and as-built information is to the required specifications.
You'll compute quantities using Civil 3D and construction estimates for various tasks, assist the team with conversions and support with CAD related tasks.
Performing construction management tasks and preparing construction documents is also essential.
We're looking for someone with HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience in management of Earthworks in a Senior Engineer capacity and leading a team of Engineers is essential.
Experience in managing drainage works is desirable.
You'll be required to carry out various engineering tasks yourself, delegating effectively when necessary.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being proactive, an innovator and a collaborative team worker are all essential qualities for this role.
We offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities, competitive rewards packages featuring flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at ALIGN.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.