Graduate Project Engineer (FTTP)

About the job

Axione have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Project Engineer, the Graduate Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager in the co-ordination and control of the onsite construction process ensuring the site build progresses in line with plan.

 Responsibilities

• Subcontractor management to ensure projects are delivered on time and compliant
• Identifies effective ways to solve problems, applying sound and realistic judgment. Makes appropriate and timely decisions.
• Schedule preparation, pre-planning and resource forecasting for engineering and other technical activities relating to the project.
• Investigation into defects & latent defects and provide engineered solutions where necessary
• Provide information for Progress Reports
• Ensure progress is measured and report to the Site or Project Manager regarding progress;
• Manage & Assist the Site Control to prepare for each element of the works an inspection and test plan and ensure its requirements are achieved
• Communicates information and ideas proactively and confidently. Shares knowledge with others
• Ensure the Company Health and Safety safe working practices are observed at all times 
• To be able to properly communicate with members of the public and the local authority any matters that are related to the fibre roll out

 Essential

• A 2.i or above degree in relevant engineering discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent self-organisation skills and ability to organise work for others
• Priority management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to drive program
• High levels of quality standards
• Attention to H&S matters
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Full Driving Licence
• NEC experience
• Good Public Relations skills
• Full UK driving licence

 Desirable

• FTTP/FTTH infrastructure experience
• Sub-contractor management skills
• Relevant up-to-date certification in order to undertake this work. For example: First Aid, CSCS, NRSWA etc.

We rely on the experience and expertise of our people to help us deliver our projects. In addition to your technical expertise, we are looking for people who demonstrate our key values - Respect, Excellent, Courage, Integrity, Passion and Empowerment. We expect all staff to contribute towards our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and members of our supply chain.
In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding working environment, with the opportunity to work across a range of high profile projects.

Why choose Axione? Why be one of our next generation?

-one of the most competitive starting salaries in the construction industry
-a discretionary bonus scheme
-a blend of structured training and hands-on experience
-extensive development programme to help you fulfil your ambitions
-the opportunity to work on ambitious and complex projects alongside industry leading experts
-support with chartership
-UK and worldwide opportunities
-opportunities to network with senior managers and board members
-access to a strong next generation support network to share experience and offer advice
-a designated line manager to support all aspects of your development
-volunteering opportunities

Why choose us?

Part of the Bouygues Energies & Services group, Axione is a global player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector based on the drive to digitally develop local areas. 

A leading player in France’s very high speed broadband strategy, Axione designs, builds, finances and operates new-generation digital infrastructure (FTTP/FTTH) for its own projects, local authorities and for Internet Service Provider.

We are currently extending our expertise in the United Kingdom.

Axione UK will focus on managing:

• the build of Axione’s network in the UK
• the sourcing and management of its local supply chain
• elements of the support and operation of the network, and
• the exploitation of its network in the UK

The important small print
Axione values your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details.
If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions. There is no need to include your address or contact details on your CV, because we will ask you to provide them on the application