Project Engineer
JOB TITLE: Project Engineer
Reporting to: Contracts Director
Located: London/Uckfield
Company Details
ITM Monitoring Limited specialises in the supply and installation of high quality geotechnical and
structural instrumentation to monitor movement in foundations and construction for civil engineering
works, mining projects and the railway infrastructure throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide.
ITM has access to and can system integrate a large range of standard instruments for monitoring
earth, rock and concrete structures including dams, tunnels, embankments, retaining walls, piles and
steel work.
In addition to the standard range of instrumentation, ITM can supply specially engineered packages to
meet specific requirements.
We also manufacture data acquisition systems associated with geotechnical instrumentation and
offer packages to meet project requirements.
ITM operates geotechnical and structural monitoring companies throughout the world.
Overall Job Scope
To organise, undertake and deliver the installation of large, project specific monitoring systems, and
to assist the Project Manager and delivery team in achieving this.
Core Activities, Duties and Key Tasks
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Assist the Project Manager in delivering the project on time and within budget
Monitor and assess financial expenditure on the project and provide feedback to Quantity
Surveyor for invoicing and payment application purposes
Provide regular feedback to the Project Manager regarding on site progress
Provide support, training and tasks to Project Technicians and generally assist in their
development
Liaise with the Programme Manager and provide feedback to develop and deliver the
contract Programme
Provide cover for the Project Manager during leave periods
Attend progress meetings with the Client
Administer and record key documents of the project contract including RFIs, NCRs, EWNs etc
Undertake site visits to design monitoring system to suit the particular on-site environment
Procure all equipment (£00k’s) and liaise with Operations Manager to enable ordering of
equipment
Produce method statements, risk assessments and additional health and safety documents
as necessary to enable site works to commence
Produce and apply for permits and licences (e.g. LU/DLR/NR) to obtain permission and access
for on-site works
Produce installation documentation, proposals and design to third parties for approval
Review and submit key documents to Client and third parties
Record and update the progress of permits and applications prior to and during the work
Liaise and meet with the Client throughout all stages of planning and installation
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Liaise and meet with third parties to discuss planned on-site works
Liaise and meet with suppliers and sub-contractors to enable supply and delivery of the work
Liaise with the Operations Manager throughout the works and provide feedback on staff
requirements
Liaise and work closely with the Technical Department throughout all stages of the design
and installation process to deliver the installation of the monitoring system and solve any
problems with instrumentation
Liaise with Site Technicians throughout all stages of on-site works and provide
technical/logistical support where necessary
Provide inductions, briefings, toolbox talks etc to ITM personnel and sub-contractors who
need to attend site prior to and during the works
Carry out site safety inspections at regular intervals and provide feedback to the H&S Advisor
Set out on-site installations for Site Technicians
Carry out on-site installations where/when possible
Solve on-site issues and problems which may delay the work
Arrange for survey teams to carry out regular manual surveying on site
Provide daily feedback to the Client on the progress of the works
Analyse and review data from instrumentation using monitoring software (Argus/Calyx)
Liaise with the Client and third parties to discuss monitoring data
Carry out any other adhoc tasks as required
Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and any other persons who may
be affected by your acts and to co-operate with ITM Monitoring Ltd in order that the
employer’s duty may be fulfilled.
The post holder will be required to perform other reasonable duties at the request of senior staff. This
job description is subject to amendment in line with the developing service and following consultation
with the post holder.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Relevant Masters Degree
Relevant Degree (Construction/Engineering/Earth Science)
A-Levels or equivalent
5 GCSEs at A-C grade (including Maths, Science, English)
Desirable
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Skills and knowledge
Full clean driving license
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of ground settlement and ground conditions
Track access permits/rail environment experience (LU/NR/DLR)
NEC contract training/experience
Microsoft Office
AutoCad/Microstation
Primavera Programming
First Aid at work
CSCS qualified
CAT scanning certified
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Abilities
Ability to prioritise
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Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Ability to problem solve
Communicate effectively and clearly
Receive orders and carry out tasks with
minimal supervision
Time keeping and ability to report this to senior management
Able to produce high quality, accurate documentation
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Experience
Working in construction environment
On site experience
Working with drillers and A-frame drilling rig
Manual Surveying
Tunnelling environments
Structural/geotechnical monitoring equipment
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Personal Characteristics
Practical minded
Patient
Resilient
Persistent
Tactful
Attention to detail
Good humoured
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