The Role
Oversee onsite construction quality, engineering activities, dimensional control, health and safety, and environmental performance. Manage site engineers, support site leadership, resolve technical issues, answer engineering queries, and ensure work complies with specifications, regulations, and DWI requirements. Coordinate planning and delegation to deliver infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
Summary Generated by Built In
You will be primarily involved in the daily inspection of the quality of the work completed onsite. Alongside the site you will initiate continuous improvements to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. This will ensure the customers expectations are met, whilst aligning the activities within the industry standards.
Responsibilities • Manage site engineers and support the Site Agent and supervisors with the day to day running of the site
• Support the site agent to deliver exemplary health, safety, environmental and quality performance
• Responsible for quality control, understanding of specifications, and DWI requirements.
• Provide engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered
• Take a proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work
• Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• You should have demonstrable (5 years) of experience of being part of a large-scale infrastructure programmes of work ideally within the water sector.
• Ability to plan ahead and effectively delegate tasks to the engineering team.
• An appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card
• Sound knowledge of latest building regulations, legislation and Health and Safety
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office packages
• Full Manual UK driving license essential
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and able to engage with all stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning and organizational skills
About Us Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.
The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.
Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Benefits
When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.
Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- At least 5 years of experience on large-scale infrastructure programs, ideally in the water sector
- Valid CSCS or CSR card
- Knowledge of current building regulations, legislation, and health and safety
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Full manual UK driving license
- Ability to plan ahead and delegate tasks effectively
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills
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The Company
What We Do
Northstone (NI) Limited is a Northern Ireland-based construction and building materials group headquartered in Belfast. Its operating divisions include Farrans Construction, focused on building and civil engineering, and Northstone Materials, which supplies the construction industry with aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, roof tiles and related products. The group also undertakes building projects, road construction and other civil engineering work for customers.
