GRAHAM ACADEMY – CIVIL ENGINEER Industrial Placement Opportunities
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Job Summary
What does a Civil Engineer do at GRAHAM
Civil Engineers are creative people who solve problems. They come up with ideas and then turn them into real things for people around the world to use. We are specialists in the innovative resolution of complex civil engineering challenges. Across bridges and highways rivers and railways our deep rooted expertise transforms the rural and urban landscapes where we operate. Whether it is easing commuter congestion or powering renewable energy we consistently strive to make a difference so that our work delivers lasting impact to millions of people throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are proud of our record - a record that is continuously recognised by the industrys leaders for its creativity added value engineering and most importantly integrity. Governed by sector experts our people make us unique and provide the practical intelligence to genuinely make our clients lives easier their projects smoother and implement benefits beyond the brief.
A Civil Engineer will:
Ensure Health Safety and Environmental and Quality requirements are adhered to.
Undertake Surveying and setting out duties.
Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet an agreed programme milestones.
Liaise with any consultants and sub-contractors engaged in the project as necessary.
Resolve any unforeseen technical challenges and other problems that may arise.
Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used.
Share improvements and innovation.
Continuously learn and develop through our GRAHAM Academy.
Commercial Awareness: strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Required Skills:
Technical Competencies Essential Criteria: Recognised Engineers Ireland / ICE accredited Civil Engineering Degree or Equivalent. Demonstrate strong communication skills. Strong IT skills. Right to work in UK and Ireland. Full Driving Licence. Desirable Criteria: An appreciation of Health & Safety practices. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous work experience specifically in the Construction Industry. Able to demonstrate problem solving. Behavioural Competencies Essential: Commercial Awareness: strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements. Leadership skills: Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision able to motivate staff and provide direction and vision. Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand. Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real underlying needs of the customer beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives. Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised. Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly loyalty and commitment.
