Job Title: SCL Site Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Day Rate: £400.00 (Umbrella)
Hours: Day/Night Shift Pattern

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SCL Site Engineer to join our team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the setting out and management of SCL works, while overseeing subcontractor activities, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a safe working environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an innovative project.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Setting Out on Site

* Perform setting out and final checks using Total Station and Amber system for 2nd lining and SCL excavation work.

* Control the excavation profile and shotcrete spray profile to ensure project requirements are met.

2. Project Planning & Coordination

* Coordinate with subcontractors, providing them with the necessary information and materials to execute their work on schedule.

* Act as a liaison between subcontractors, ensuring smooth communication and addressing any potential conflicts or issues.

3. Supervision & Management

* Supervise the day-to-day activities of subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring compliance with project schedules, safety regulations, and quality standards.

* Monitor and report on the progress of subcontractor work, promptly addressing delays or issues.

4. Quality Control & Assurance

* Inspect the quality of work performed by subcontractors and ensure materials meet required standards.

* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with contract specifications.

* Coordinate testing and inspection with the Quality Team, Client, and Designer according to the approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).

* Conduct shotcrete-related tests to support the excavation cycle.

* Install maturity sensors for the 2nd lining as part of quality monitoring efforts.

5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management

* Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, company procedures, and legal requirements in all subcontractor activities.

* Conduct safety audits and risk assessments on-site, ensuring corrective actions are taken where necessary.

* Deliver safety briefings to the team in accordance with approved RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements), TBS (Task-based Safety), etc.

* Provide induction training for new starters or visitors to the site, ensuring they are familiar with safety protocols and site-specific requirements.

6. Documentation & Reporting

* Maintain detailed records of daily progress, including materials used, hours worked, and any issues encountered.

* Report any issues, delays, or concerns regarding SCL work to higher management.

* Ensure all safety-related documents, including updated RAMS, TBS, and relevant permits, are in place and properly managed.

Skills & Experience Required:

* Proven experience in SCL site engineering, particularly in excavation, shotcrete, and second lining works.

* Strong knowledge of setting out techniques, Total Station, and Amber systems.

* Excellent coordination and communication skills to liaise with subcontractors and management.

* In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

* Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control and assurance.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.

* Previous experience with testing and inspection processes, including shotcrete-related tests, is a plus.

* Proficient in creating and maintaining site documentation and progress reports.

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