Project Engineer

About Us

Byrne Bros is one of the UK's leading concrete frame and groundworks specialists, delivering complex residential, commercial, mixed-use and infrastructure projects across London and the Southeast. With an unrivalled reputation for quality, safety and delivery excellence, we partner with some of the country's most prestigious developers and contractors. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team.

The Role

The role of Project Engineer exists to provide the detailed technical input to a Project and ensure all the works – temporary, permanent & off-site, are planned and executed safely. It requires production of safe systems of work and the implementation & monitoring of controls to ensure quality standards are in place. This will ensure that the requirements of the specification are met. In addition, the Project Engineer will supervise & manage a team of Engineers thus people management skills are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Actively implement Byrne Bros safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices and occurrences;
• Establish and implement site systems and controls consistent with company standards and project requirements;
• Manage, develop & continuously monitor the Engineering Team to ensure efficient and effective performance.
• Create an environment where learning & development is encouraged across all disciplines and Engineers can progress in their respective career path.
• Produce a budget for both Engineering Staff and Equipment for the duration of the Project. Align with Project Budget and monitor throughout the works taking action as required;
• Identify temporary works requirements and coordinate a solution in tandem;
• Produce non-conformance reports, establish root cause and implement measures to prevent re-occurrence. Ensure NCR’s are promptly closed-out and learning shared within the Project & wider business;
• Ensure traceability of all works in terms of compliance with specification and the need to obtain certification;
• Establish a process to ensure close-out of contract documentation and sign-off of all QA checks;
• Requisition Plant & Materials as necessary to support the works and meet the requirements of the programme;
• Produce and communicate risk assessment / method statements to the site supervision or Operatives as deemed necessary;
• Prepare short term programmes for Temporary works, Design, Procurement or work packages as required to meet the Master Programme;
• Provide technical review / appraisal of services, products and sub-contract works within the project;
• Competent in the use of standard computer software packages and Document Control systems.
• Ensure detailed knowledge of the Project Specification and familiarisation with the Contract so that all permanent works are in accordance with the works information;
• Establish a detailed understanding of the Scope of Works so that no works are progressed outside this scope without a formal site instruction. Where necessary raise an Early Warning Notice to communicate a risk to the client;
• Maintain a Site Diary and ensure the Engineering Team follow suit. Where Extension of Time or other Claims are being pursued be pro-active in referring to the diary and providing back-up details;
• Awareness of Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety issues on site and relevant Byrne Bros Policy.

The ideal candidate

With at least 5 years engineering experience, and a proven track record of working groundworks and RC works, the ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering or Construction related degree, have a valid CSCS card and SMSTS, and be able to demonstrate the following skill set:

• Team leadership and management skills with ability to plan & monitor the workload of a team;
• Determination to excel within the role and execute responsibilities with due care & diligence, display a willingness to develop in role & potentially progress to Project Management;
• Technically strong with an extensive knowledge of construction materials, products & techniques;
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Engineering principles with the ability to investigate problems, develop solutions and monitor effectiveness;
• Review the latest Engineering equipment against site requirements, in addition to accuracy consider usability, efficiency, cost and finally suitability;
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety regulations with the ability to manage and mitigate risk;
• Commercially aware and ability to Identify commercial risk & opportunity;
• Assertiveness and confidence to stop any operations that appear unsafe or contrary to good engineering practice.

Aspiring to develop a career in Project Management and with an understanding of the commitment required to achieve growth within the business, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and ready to align personal goals to Byrne Bros so that we can achieve success together.

What we can offer

At Byrne Bros we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes private healthcare, pension, cycle to work scheme and an annual discretionary bonus. The opportunity to work for an established and growing company on some of the nation’s most exciting construction projects. In addition, you will have the opportunity to progress your career as well as your personal development.

Byrne Bros is a member of the Byrne Group – an equal opportunities employer.

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