engineer Ruislip, England
Job description
Role
Working as a part of a large engineering survey team predominantly producing surveys via Total stations, laser scanners and drones for design, construction, and as-built purposes. Will be required to work collaboratively within the team and with the full range of site disciplines on the project. Will be expected to assist with the manual monitoring on the project as and when required. Will be based at West Ruislip but will be expected to provide survey services across the whole of area west.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Main ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
Good work ethic. Time keeping and attitude.
Good attitude to safety and holder of a CSCS card.
Able to carry out instrument calibrations and produce QA records.
Competent in land surveying techniques and able to carry out unsupervised field work.
Aware of the latest setting out techniques and have an understanding of the latest Leica equipment.
Able to produce good quality QA records for all surveying work.
Able to display good communications with other site disciplines including designers.
Able be able to carry out recorded monitoring exercises.
Have an understanding and some experience in other site disciplines.
Basic user of surveying software. Micro Station, LSS, Starnet, Cyclone for survey related work.
Cognisant in the use of the latest drone related hardware and software.
Competent in the use of the commercial related software’s used on the project. (Training to be supplied)
Able to process and present topographical surveys from a variety of data collecting methods.
Able to carry out pre-pour surveys to comply with ITP systems (Quality control)
Able to carry out and present as-built surveys.
Able to communicate the setting out to other on-site disciplines.
Fully able understand drawings and other electronic design information.
Be able to interrogate and QA design information as a last line of defense and be able to work directly with the design teams to resolve issues.
Competent user of a range of survey equipment and software.
Able to author deliver task briefs, RAMS, drone related documentation and tool-box talks.
Able to establish and maintain horizontal and vertical survey control networks.
Have an awareness of the latest advancements in surveying technology including GPS laser scanners and photogrammetry and associated software.
Display good understanding of the commercial side surveying and its interface with the project strategy.
Have a good understanding of rail works, surveying, methods and software.
Keen to develop his/her skills as a civil engineering surveyor.
Able to manage people and survey sub-contractors.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Member of a construction related professional body.
Full driving licence.
At least three years working on rail related civils project.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
MWEP ticket and PTS preferred.
At least three years working on rail related civils projects.
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
