Job Description
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Earthworks
Location: C1 North - South Heath Cutting (Buckinghamshire)
Department: Earthworks
Reporting to: Earthworks Package Manager
The Align opportunity
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. Align is the 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, it represents 2km of high-speed rail infrastructure works including earthworks, drainage and 2 bridges.
By joining Align you can become an integral part of this landmark project – with the opportunity to develop your expertise as the project progresses and leave a legacy to be proud of for the rest of your career.
About our role
* Assist in preparation of earthworks sequencing and detailing
* Producing and updating the detailing of 3D models for earthworks
* Follow up construction in-line with provided drawings/models through management of workforce and/or subcontractor
* Develop Construction process with earthworks engineers and supply chain.
* Anticipate and innovate solutions to construction issues. Liaise 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.
* Attend meetings with various stakeholders including the client to ensure works are in line with project commitments.
Technical and site work
* Understand and analyse temporary and permanent earthworks and drainage design to develop construction method.
* Utilize 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.
* Compute quantities using Civil 3D and construction estimates for various tasks.
* Assist the team with conversions and support with CAD related tasks.
* Perform construction management tasks and prepare construction documents.
* Work collaboratively with project managers, works managers and other site engineers to solve complex issues.
What we are looking for…
Ideally, you’ll hold an HNC or a 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. Additionally, experience in managing drainage works is desirable.
Due to the self-delivery nature of the job, as well as delegating effectively, you will be required to carry out various engineering tasks yourself. You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, an innovator and a collaborative team worker.
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage
We are 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing any candidate who discloses having a disability and meet the minimum requirements detailed in the job advert. If invited to interview, please inform us of any Reasonable adjustments you may need, in order to attend.