Contracts Engineer

Contracts Engineer

Company:        FK Lowry  
Job Type:        Full-time - Permanent     
Location:    Belfast, with travel when required. 
Reporting to:    Piling Director

Who we are
FK Lowry, part of the Lagan Specialist Group, has been delivering specialist piling solutions for over 35 years. As a member of the Federation of Piling Specialists and a founding member of the Piling Contractors Association of Ireland (PCAI), we have built a strong reputation for designing and installing CFA and rotary bored piling, retaining walls, driven piling and ground improvement systems for some of the region’s most significant infrastructure and construction projects.

Combining decades of expertise with innovative thinking, we work closely with our clients to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each project.

We are proud to have achieved Investors in People Platinum accreditation, recognising our commitment to our people, their health and wellbeing, and their development.

Role Overview
As Contracts Engineer you will support with all aspects of design and delivery in our piling projects, playing a key role in ensuring our projects are completed safely, efficiently and to budget without compromising on quality.

What you'll do
Some of your main responsibilities will include: 
•    Visiting sites pre-commencement, identifying specifications, requirements, risks & opportunities 
•    Preparing Method Statements and Risk Assessments and implement safe working practices
•    Carrying out site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks
•    Supporting with HSEQ audits, liaising with all relevant departments 
•    Implementing all stages of a project from conception and design to site execution
•    Ensuring up to date Contract documentation is reviewed and in place
•    Maintaining site and work records/diaries, ensuring these are stored accurately
•    Liaise with the commercial team to identify changes and potential delays to tender
•    Involvement in procurement and scheduling of piles and materials
•    Provide control of costs and financial reporting to Piling Director and management team
•    Operating accounts system for control of material and plant orders
•    Develop excellent relationships with Site Managers, Clients and other stakeholders 
•    Be the main point of contact, liaising with the client on progress and concerns 
•    Carryout sequencing and programming of works 
•    Attend site meetings as required, providing progress updates and overview 
•    Support piling operatives on site, and assisting the operations manager

What you'll bring
As Contracts Engineer your main skills and experience will include: 
Essential:
•    Third level qualification in Civil Engineering or other related discipline
•    2 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer 
•    A strong understanding of HSEQ legislation, and implementing HSEQ procedures
•    Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally 
•    Commercially aware of economies and efficiencies 
•    Fully flexible regarding travel, prepared to travel to site locations within the UK and Ireland
•    Ability to Manage and Control on site setting out
•    Ability to read and understand Construction drawings and Specifications 
•    Full valid driving licence, that permits driving in the UK and Ireland 
•    IT literate in all Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:
•    1-years’ experience engineering within the piling industry 
•    CSR/CSCS Qualification or equivalent 
•    Experience of using AutoCAD or other equivalent software

Key Competencies:
In addition to the above criteria the candidate should display the following key competencies which are essential to succeed in this role:

•    Leadership – Display a clear vision of project leadership
•    Decision Making and Problem Solving – Must demonstrate the ability to resolve problems and make accurate business decisions.
•    Planning – Must possess the ability to plan to achieve results.
•    Flexibility and Initiative – Must demonstrate a positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude towards the organisation and the achievement of objectives.
•    Work Completion – Must display the drive and determination to complete work effectively and on time.

Our Values
Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development. We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:
•    Caring
•    Trust
•    Respect
•    Fun
•    Open & Honest
•    Safety

How we'll reward you 
In return, we offer an attractive, competitive salary and a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.  At our Head Office in Belfast, we have an on-site Gym and Wellbeing Hub which is available for use to all our employees.

Our Core Benefits for this role include:
•    Generous holiday allowance (with option to buy more)
•    Discretionary Bonus Scheme
•    Occupational Sick Pay
•    Free annual health checks
•    Salary sacrifice Pension Scheme
•    Car allowance & fuel card
•    Health cash plan 
•    24/7 virtual GP and employee assistance programme
•    Life assurance (4× salary)
•    Cycle to Work scheme
•    Paid professional memberships
•    Use of our private Company Gym at Head Office in Belfast
•    Discounted gym membership
•    Enhanced family leave policies
•    Annual Volunteer Day – to support your choice of volunteering activity

Your application
At Lagan Specialist Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we are committed to working with you to make the application process as easy as possible. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@laganscg.com and we will be happy to help.

To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV.

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.