Tunnelling Section Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Tunnelling Section EngineerLocation: Avonmouth, BristolContract Length: 6 month initial contract - Potential to be extended or made PermanentShift Pattern: 7 on 3 off, 7 on 4 off on rotational basisIR35 Status: Inside of scopeBalfour Beatty are looking to appoint a Tunnelling Section Engineer to work on their installation of offshore liners in the Avonmouth area. This is a 6 month initial contract with potential to be extended further.The Successful Tunnelling Section Engineer will be responsible for the works to install the cast into the sea bed and will have previous experience in Shuttering, Tunnelling and Sprayed Concreting.Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and lead the shift in commitment to safe working
• Manage the programme on a weekly basis
• Ensure that materials plant and equipment are orders in and managed
• Planning and programming of the works
• To be fully familiar with spray concrete lining / TBM works /Secondary Lining sufficient to undertake the role of Section Engineer
• Weekly working rota of 8-hour shift pattern Monday - Sunday, Days, Backs and Nights
• Supervision of tunnel shift engineer
• Alignment control on tunnel drive
• Preparation / review of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Inspection and Test Plans.
• Maintain good working relations with client / designer, together with our supply chain.
• Attend the RESS Meetings daily to discuss SCL /TBM/Secondary Lining activity / actions with the designer, client, geotechnical engineers, surveyors.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Communicate with Pit Boss and Lead Miners to ensure full understanding of information provided such as RESS and Shift Briefing, POWRA.
• Arrange formal checking of setting out and ensure the check request form is completed.
• Ensure Shift Engineer completes inspection and test plans as required by the Project Management Plan/Specification, including checks of dimension accuracy and quality.
• Provide accurate measurements for materials required for the site. Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting in the weekly site review meeting.
• Liaise with Pit Boss and temporary works designers to determine optimum temporary works solutions
• Input tunnelling construction data into the Tunnel Information Management / VMT system and liaise with the client representatives to ensure hold points are signed-off’ accordingly.

Key Skills / Experience

• Civil Engineering or Mining qualification to HNC / Degree level and have relevant professional tunnelling experience
• TSTS (if not held, to be completed before working in Tunnelling Environment)
• C&G Tunnel Entry & Emergency Procedures (if not held, to be completed before working in Tunnelling Environment)
• Valid CSCS and SMSTS / IOSH
• Full experience of SCL/TBM/Secondary Lining works
• Experience of face logging to BS 5930
• Ability to contribute to the design, development, construction, commissioning or maintenance of civil engineering products, equipment, processes, systems or services.
• Technically proficient with a good understanding in other areas in the engineering field and have the professional credibility to engage and inspire others.