Job Description
Job Title: Lead Civils Engineer
Location: Northwich
Salary: up to 65k
Basic Hours: 40 hours Monday to Friday
Contract / Permanent: Permanent
Site Based / Office / Remote: Office based
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Are you ready to take on a role where safety innovation and operational excellence are at the heart of everything you do We are looking for a Site Services Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our cuttingedge gas storage facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will oversee civil activities land management and contractor operations while making a tangible impact on safety and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety Health & Environment
- Execute all duties with a strong commitment to safety following all regulations procedures and best practices.
- Oversee civils and grounds maintenance activities ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and that contractors are suitably qualified.
- Conduct risk assessments issue work permits and monitor contractor performance to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Lead investigations into land management or civils maintenancerelated incidents implementing corrective actions where necessary.
- Participate in safety forums and compliance meetings driving continuous improvement in site safety.
- Operations & Site Management
- Manage and maintain all estaterelated assets including buildings roads fencing drainage signage and landscaping.
- Oversee the management of buried services drawings including the HV feeder from Lostock substation and act as the primary contact for excavation and ground disturbance activities.
- Act as the main liaison with landowners and tenant farmers addressing concerns and managing land use agreements.
- Support engineering and maintenance teams with civilsrelated tasks such as excavation control road repairs and concrete installations.
- Lead and manage key site contracts including landscaping fencing pipework painting and road repairs.
- Handle planning interactions with local authorities ensuring compliance with planning conditions and environmental regulations.
- Manage CAPEX projects from scoping and budgeting to contractor selection and .
- Maintain contractor welfare facilities ensuring high standards for mess cabins and sanitation facilities.
- Oversee Legionella control across site buildings chairing quarterly meetings and ensuring compliance with water safety regulations.
What Were Looking For
- Educational Background: Degree in Civil Engineering Construction or Land Management.
- Certifications: SSSTS or SMSTS qualifications are desirable.
- Technical Skills: Experience using CAT & Genny for utility location; EUSR Category 1 certification is a plus.
- Experience: Previous involvement in land management site maintenance or civilsbased operations within an industrial setting.
- Communication & Leadership: Strong ability to liaise with stakeholders contractors and regulatory bodies while leading projects effectively.
Why Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an exciting fastpaced environment where you can take ownership of key site operations and make a real difference. If you have a passion for safety engineering and operational excellence wed love to hear from you!
Please note you must have valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Ready to take the next step Apply today!