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Are you ready to work with us to deliver a variety of high-quality engineering and construction solutions, whilst making a positive difference to the communities we operate in?

If so, we are currently looking for Senior Civil Engineers to work in our North East England sites.

Project outline

As part of the Living Water Enterprise Farrans currently have project sites in the North East. These are all part of AMP8 which will see awards of work covering over 12 years, works for Farrans have already commenced.

The North East which sees the improvement of the underground network of water pipes, constructing a new 34km Steel welded, 800mm diameter pipeline, crossing underneath the River Tees and Alwent Beck to a depth of 50 metres. Around 200,000 customers will benefit from this work.

The first project you would be undertaking would be at Scripton Bridge Near Brandon, County Durham - Flow control, Construction of flow control valve and flow meter on existing 33" live water main. Works include 2 x under pressure connections and 4-line stops. Construction of 600mm bypass main and construction of reinforced concrete valve / flowmeter chamber.

As a site Foreperson you will be completing the daily inspection of the quality of the work completed onsite. Working alongside the Senior Management & Site Agent to initiate continuous improvements to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. This will ensure the customers’ expectations are met, whilst aligning activities within industry standards.

As a Senior Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Building strong working relationships with the Engineering team and sub-contractors.
• Assisting in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity.
• Assisting in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc.
• Providing 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 ensuring that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.
• Ensuring workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.
• Taking a proactive approach to managing Health and Safety on site.
• Coordinating and supervising temporary works as required.
• Implementing a regime of test and inspection plans for all works on site.

Your required Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices
• An appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card
• Sound knowledge of engineering
• Sound knowledge of latest building regulations, legislation and Health and Safety
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office packages
• 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

What we can offer you

Joining one the of leading construction and civil engineering contractors you will be provided with the opportunity to deliver on projects that play an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland.

Our employees are at the core of everything we do, with this in mind we have our own in-house Learning & Development division who can offer you bespoke career toolkits & pathways.

In addition to a competitive base salary we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

• Car allowance
• Payment of an annual professional membership
• Contributory pensions plan up to 6%
• Enhanced Maternity & Family friendly policies
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health Shield enrolment after 3 months service (Health & Dental Cover included)
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Share Scheme opportunities available
• Employee Referral Scheme

If you are interested in completing travel, throughout your career with Farrans this is something we can offer, working across the UK & ROI. When living away from home, we cover the cost of accommodation, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs.

Site Project Hours - Monday to Thursday 7\:30 till 17\:30 Friday 7\:30 till 16\:30 - 1 in every 5 Saturday rota.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.