Contracts Engineer (Central)


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General information

Affiliated entity

Vibro Menard brings over 30 years of experience in the design and build of specialist ground improvement solutions in the UK.
We offer a broad range of ground improvement techniques and combined with innovative designs we can provide practical and sustainable solutions which are more cost effective than traditional piles. We pride ourselves in being able to deliver solutions for a wide range of soil conditions and provide a seamless service between initial contact and delivery on site.
We view every project as a unique challenge.
Our approach is to question the norm and understand what your needs are where we can add value to your overall project delivery. Our people's expertise in geotechnics will be used to provide you with the most economical solution that guarantees technical performance.
  

Publication date

4/24/2024

Job details

Job category

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Job title

Contracts Engineer (Central)

Contract type

Permanent

Description of the assignment

Website: https://menard.co.uk

 

Responsible for the preparatory work necessary prior to mobilisation and, monitoring of site performance and costs. Ensure the correct execution of the ground improvement design, whilst achieving excellence in safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency.

 

Accountabilities

  • Ensure project deliverables are fully understood, through handover meetings with process team (estimating, design, commercial, procurement, plant and operations)
  • Monitor projects performance on a daily basis with the project team, ensuring that all actions/risks are closed out in a timely manner to maximise margins and reduce risk. Demonstrate highly visible and effective HSE and sustainability leadership.
  • Prepare and collate contract documentation and ensure submission to the customer in advance of the works. Ensure all approvals are obtained in full prior to mobilisation to site.
  • Prepare site documentation for site team and communicate deliverables to the site supervisor. On complex or large projects attend site as required and directed by the Operations Manager.
  • On a daily basis monitor that the works are in accordance with the specification, the customers deliverables and our targets. Report and manage the close out of any non-conformity that may arise.
  • Ensure all site paperwork is comprehensive, neat and tidy. Review site records on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with deliverables and contract. Report and manage the close out of any non-conformity that may arise.
  • Responsible for recording all changes to project deliverables with the customer ensuring involvement with the commercial department.
  • Prepare and review the financial performance on a monthly basis and where applicable revise the project forecast weekly. Be responsible for all contract purchases/costs.
  • Work closely with the whole process team (to include operations, preconstruction, commercial, plant, business development and design), to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.
  • Develop relationships with customers to get a clear understanding of their requirements and to ensure customer understands the needs of our business.
  • Ensure compliance with business strategy and procedures
  • Ensure a relentless focus on safety – WORKSAFE HOMESAFE

Profile

The role requires a degree in a construction related subject and at least 2 years’ experience in ground engineering operations and design. Individuals must have, or be working towards a recognised qualification (ICE or GeolSoc) and a valid CSCS card.

They must have as a minimum:

  • CSCS HSE Test
  • CSCS Card
  • 1 Day Safety awareness training
  • IOSH for Managers

They will be both focussed and thorough and have the gravitas and professional credibility to advise senior management when something needs immediate redress together with the tenacity and drive to ensure that the necessary action is taken.

The individual needs to be capable of communicating ideas and concepts effectively to both their own team and external, particularly operational, parties, must have good commercial acumen and a working knowledge of contracts.

Why us?

Menard brings over 30 years of experience in the design and build of specialist ground improvement solutions in the UK. We offer a broad range of ground improvement techniques and combined with innovative designs we can provide practical and sustainable solutions which are more cost effective than traditional piles. We pride ourselves in being able to deliver solutions for a wide range of soil conditions and provide a seamless service between initial contact and delivery on site.

We view every project as a unique challenge. Our approach is to question the norm and understand what your needs are where we can add value to your overall project delivery. Our people’s expertise in geotechnics will be used to provide you with the most economical solution that guarantees technical performance.

Applicant criteria

Languages

English (Fluent)

Job location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom

YES=Do not include address NO=Include the address

No

Address

Suite 61 Pure Offices, Lake View House, Wilton Drive, Warwick, CV34 6RG