BAM Nuttall are the preferred contractor for a new marine development on the Shetland Islands. The Fair Isle and Grutness Ferry Replacement project will see refurbishment and enhancement of existing infrastructure on Fair Isle and at Grutness (which is located next to Sumburgh Airport, mainland Shetland).
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A fantastic opportunity exists to be part of a close-knit team working together to deliver infrastructure benefiting local communities for generations to come. Works will take place throughout 2025 and 2026. The works on Fair Isle specifically will run Spring to Autumn 2025 & 2026, with that in mind, we are as keen to hear from people who may be interested in one season as well as both. The works at Grutness will complete in 2025. Accommodation and flights home every two weeks are provided.
We are seeking interest from Section Engineers who are motivated to provide first class civil engineering solutions in this unique setting. This could be you!
Your work environment
* BAM operates a flexible working policy
* Accommodation and flights home every two weeks are provided.
* People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Your mission
As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
* Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour.
* Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
* Confirm in writing any verbal instructions received from the client / designer / REs staff and ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
* Arrange formal checking of setting out and ensure check request form is completed.
* Ensure reasonable survey book standards and daily diaries are maintained by engineers.
* Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed and digitally recorded.
* Prepare 4 weekly programmes in conjunction with the section foreman.
* Monitor 4 weekly programme, mark up progress for review at the weekly site review meeting.
* Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
* Keep a full and accurate daily site diary.
* Carry out material take off and requisitions as requested by sub agent / agent.
* Ensure all delivery tickets are cost coded and passed to finance team for processing.
* Ensure that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification.
* Supervise chainperson, assistant and site engineers.
* Monitor the work to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
* Maintain good working relations with client / designer / RE, together with our supply chain.
* Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
* Ensure that the 3D information drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works, and formally request any missing information.
* Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence.
Who are we looking for?
The following are mandatory requirements:
* Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent NVQ Level
* CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager
* SSSTS
The following are desirable requirements:
* Successful experience at site engineer level
* Qualified to ICE Technician or Incorporated (preferred) level or equivalent
Whats in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* A wide range of family-friendly policies
* Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
* 8 % matched pension contributions
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 26 days holiday
* 2 wellbeing days
* 1 volunteering day
* Personal and professional development
BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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