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