Section Engineer

Carmichael UK are seeking a competent Section Engineer to join the Devonport Docks project in Plymouth on a long term basis.  Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member pass-ports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:  •    Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’. •    Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. •    To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity. •    Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, con-crete, piling, brickwork etc. •    Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered. •    Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances. •    Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all set-ting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly. •    Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out. •    Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communi-cation channels are in place for effective understanding. •    Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to en-sure accurate construction of the work.  •    Record instructions. •    Maintain drawing register. Who are we looking for?  •    Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable – one or more of: BSc, BA, BEng, Meng, Eng, Tech, MICE, TIStructE, LCIBSE, LCIBSEEng Tech, Completion of Higher Apprenticeship. •    SSSTS •    CSCS – White PQP/AQP •    May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other ap-propriate professional body. •    Experience in similar role Lodge allowance paid if you qualify