Asst Site Engineer / Graduate Civil Engineer - Civils & Groundworks

Elite Construction Talent Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Project exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

Elite Construction Talent Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Site Engineer to support the civil engineering team on a major South Wales project. The role is ideal for a Civil Engineering graduate or someone with around 12 months of site experience, focusing on QA, documentation and setting-out tasks.

You will work with Site Engineers and Project Managers, handling records, drawings and ITPs, while developing technical and site engineering skills in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate or ~12 months' site engineering experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and QA docs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist the engineering team with day-to-day technical and site activities.
• Prepare and collate QA documentation and site records.
• Support inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality inspections.
• Record technical information from site activities accurately.
• Assist with as-built documentation and engineering records.
• Read drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Assist with setting-out, surveying and site measurements when required.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers and Project Managers to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure timely, accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Education

Civil Engineering degree

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Assistant Site Engineer / Graduate Civil Engineer - Civils & Groundworks

Location: Swansea / Neath Area, South Wales

Rate: £24.00-£25.00 per hour

Sector: Civil Engineering / Groundworks

Experience: Graduate or approximately 1 year's experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering contractor working on a substantial project in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Civil Engineering Graduate or an Assistant Engineer with around 12 months' experience looking to further develop their skills within a professional engineering team.

The position has a particular emphasis on quality assurance, technical documentation, accurate record-keeping and the collation of engineering information, alongside supporting general site engineering activities.

We are looking for someone who is organised, technically capable and confident working with construction drawings, site records and engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the engineering team with day-to-day technical and site activities.
• Prepare, maintain and collate quality assurance (QA) documentation and site records.
• Assist with inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality inspections and associated paperwork.
• Gather, organise and accurately record technical information from site activities.
• Support the preparation of as-built documentation and engineering records.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Assist with setting-out activities, surveying and site measurements where required.
• Liaise with Site Engineers, Supervisors and Project Managers to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Identify and communicate technical discrepancies, missing information or quality-related issues.
• Ensure engineering records are maintained in an accurate, organised and timely manner.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Suitable for a recent graduate or someone with approximately 12 months' site engineering experience.
• Good technical understanding and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, particularly in collating technical information and maintaining accurate records.
• An understanding of QA procedures, ITPs and construction documentation would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Previous exposure to civil engineering, groundworks or setting out would be beneficial.
• A proactive, reliable and methodical approach to work.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £24-£25.
• Opportunity to work on a substantial civil engineering project.
• Exposure to experienced engineering and project management professionals.
• Opportunity to develop technical, QA and site engineering skills.
• Supportive working environment with valuable hands-on experience.