MEP Section Engineer

Job Description:

Location

• Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in promoting a strong culture of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Supervise subcontractors, Site Engineers, Assistant Engineers and the workforce, ensuring all parties understand and adhere to approved RAMS and construction methodologies.
• Review and verify setting out activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Support and mentor MEP engineers, ensuring responsibilities such as material testing, quality records, task briefings and inspections are completed effectively.
• Maintain high standards of engineering records, including survey documentation and site diaries.
• Attend and, where required, chair coordination meetings with stakeholders, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensure drawings, specifications and 3D model information are complete, accurate and suitable for construction, raising requests for information in a timely manner to avoid programme delays.
• Ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are completed and digitally recorded in accordance with project and contractual requirements.
• Develop, review and monitor short-term programmes (2-4 weeks) with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure planned progress is achieved.
• Monitor MEP site activities to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and statutory requirements, promptly addressing any unsafe conditions or non-conformances.
• Monitor plant, labour, material usage and programme performance to support efficient project delivery.
• Prepare material take-offs, requisitions and procurement requirements as directed.
• Produce and review construction documentation, including Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, Material Approval Requests and Task Briefings.
• Manage material orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Prepare Temporary Works Design Briefs and inspect temporary works following the appropriate training and authorisation.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• Communicate key construction information clearly to supervisors, foremen and operatives to ensure works are delivered safely and correctly.
• Maintain accurate records of instructions, variations and additional works, ensuring supporting resource records are captured and retained.
• Ensure delivery tickets are correctly coded and submitted for processing.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory or engineering management role within MEP engineering, infrastructure, or utility construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, engineering principles, and civil/MEP engineering best practice.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness with an understanding of contract administration and project controls.
• Experience working in a cost-conscious environment with responsibility for programme, resource and budget performance.
• Effective people management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with clients, designers, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement practical construction solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and construction-related digital systems.
• Valid CSCS card.

Desirable skills

• Airport experience/ critical areas experience
• Experience managing and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
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