Site Engineer - Civils Works

Job Description: Site Engineer

Location: Somerset Area, Taunton, Chard etc
Type: Permanent / Contract / Temporary

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Site Engineer to start working with one of our clients on various projects. The work can vary from bridge replacements, culvert replacements, deveg schemes etc. Works can be anything from a couple of weeks through to long term projects, so you would be expected to travel between the sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Site engineering

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts
• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis
• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time
• Produce procurement schedules for the jobs and liaise with our procurement department to ensure site has adequate resources to complete the tasks
• Produce ITPs and Task Briefings
• Produce 2 week look ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent
• Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets

Key measures & targets:

• Accurate and timely setting out of the works
• Timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects
• Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

• Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments
• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook

Desirable

• Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
• Temporary-works co-ordination
• CSCS card
• Cable avoidance training
• First aid training
• NEBOSH or IOSH

If interested, please apply and one of our consultants will call you back.