About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description:

Position Summary

Assist in managing the day to day operations to ensure the standards of the contract are met in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner. Assist in preparing and implementing asset management and maintenance programs in accordance with approved operating guidelines and budget… Ensure compliance with Webber Infrastructure Global Standards.

**Please note that this position does not start until 2025.**

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Contract Manager to provide structure, support, administrative systems and methodologies to meet contract obligations in relation to quality, safety, environmental aspects, contractor agreements, procurement, cost control, scheduling and estimating management processes and procedures.
• Establish and leverage effective relationships with the client, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare monthly reports (OPS, HSE, Change Order Summary, Extra Work)
• Monitor deliverables schedule; Ensure legislation and regulatory compliance; Monitor daily operations to ensure contractual compliance.
• Facilitate the development of training in Quality Assurance, Health & Safety, Environmental aspects & Continual Improvement requirements.
• Make recommendations to the Contract Manager to ensure that, in implementing the management system, appropriate resources and training is provided.
• Work closely with other business groups (including Asset Management, Operations, & HSE Group) within Webber Infrastructure to ensure governance and key business processes are implemented, accessible and continually improved upon to ensure best practice within the business.
• Establish, implement and monitor the expected outcomes of the HSE Hazard Register.
• Support Operations group with incident & near miss investigations and correcting identified deficiencies and/or actions.
• Ensure governance processes are implemented across the business unit to guarantee HSE and other key business processes, regulations and legislation requirements are understood, implemented and monitored.
• Report as required statistical information to the HSE Manager on at least a monthly basis.
• Comply with the requirements of the Global Management System and provide input and proactive participation into its review.
• Development of Industry/Site procedures and documents to meet with requirements of Webber Infrastructure Global Standards and contractual requirements. Ensure all new contracts/sites are addressed by the management system.
• Ensure wherever practicable, operating procedures and system documents are uniform and are utilized at all levels.
• Act as designated representative in all quality related matters for the operations.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process. (Changes that could reduce cost, increase productivity or improve quality, safety & environmental practices are actively encouraged).
• Maintain high-level customer satisfaction and strong relationships with all key working personnel.
• Foster and promote an attitude of continuous improvement and encourage the use of continuous improvement concepts in the workplace.
• Report monthly on the status and system performance of the Group to Manager, and Industry & Site Managers as necessary.
• Ensure that the changes/actions as determined in the reviews are implemented within the Group.
• Ensure that corrective actions raised are implemented effectively and in a timely manner.
• Provide a center of expertise on quality related issues to both Operational staff and Technical Support Coordinators.
• Safety comes first! Required to complete work in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.
• Other duties (not listed) may be assigned to this job at any time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of asset management and road maintenance, repair, and/or construction.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to negotiate, coordinate and plan effectively.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities, maintain a significant customer focus and positive customer service attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.
• Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
• Ability to communicate safety instructions to co-workers.
• Ability to think clearly and focus on safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment and while driving or operating equipment.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the job.
• As a member of management, the person is required to lead by example, coach others on how to correctly use PPE; follow proper safety rules of conduct, take appropriate corrective actions, including the initiation of disciplinary action to enforce the use and observance of PPE and safety rules within the area of supervised responsibility.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in relative discipline or degree can be substituted for equivalent work experience and technical expertise in asset management, road maintenance, or related field.
• 2 -3 years industry experience; previous management/supervisory experience highly desired
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record (required)
• Professional Engineering License (highly desired)

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in a variety of environments including office and field visits. This position has some travel requirements.

Physical Demands

• In the office, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand and/or walk for short periods of time. The use of hands and fingers is required; as well as reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Webber is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

About us:

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

Design Engineer

Location: Heathrow H7 (London, UK)

Ferrovial Construction is currently recruiting for a Design engineer to join our Project team in based in London Heathrow.

About Ferrovial Construction

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions: Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

About H7, Heathrow

Our H7 framework spans from airfield works (taxiways, runways, stands), to civils (roads, demolition works, underground and above ground structures), and MEP packages (services tunnels, lifts, life safety systems, fuel/fire mains).

The role

The Design engineer will report directly to the Design Manager and will work closely with the Project Manager, and liaise with the Client, Design Consultants and relevant stakeholders in all matters related to Design and Engineering. You will ensure design is delivered on time and on budget, and comply with the required Quality, Health, Safety and Wellbeing and Sustainability standards and requirements. You will also manage the design Contract, including design changes, risk and opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to use new technologies, tools and software in the construction industry to bring innovation to the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Tendering design packages from project briefs received by the Client – understand scope and negotiate offers upstream and downstream.
• Agree Design Responsibility Matrix with all parties with design input in the project to ensure no gaps or overlaps.
• Co-ordinate the design team activities to ensure that the project design is completed on budget in line with the cost plan and on time in line with the agreed construction programme.
• Monitor and track progress of the design, manage any slippages and be the interface with the management team.
• Actively define and manage design interfaces.
• Lead the review of the design with the interested parties.
• Promote, explore, and materialise value engineering opportunities throughout the design process.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters and assist in defining scopes for subcontracting the different works packages.
• Be responsible for ensuring the design complies with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Work with the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental teams to support audits to consultants.
• Liaise with client representatives on the design development as required.
• Review and agree Consultants monthly Applications for payment.
• Assist the Design Manager on the management of the design team, giving advice on appropriate resourcing levels, effective performance management, employee development and motivation.
• Promote company values in all dealing with other employees, clients, subcontractors, and other external contacts.

Skills & experience

• Experience in design coordination roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use time productively, maximise efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Proactive approach to incorporate new technologies on site at different stages of the project.
• Experience of working in cost-conscious environment
• People management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
• Excellent written and oral English language
• Experience of working in the construction industry

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.