Construction Engineer

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Supervisor/Engineer in Reading to support the Construction Manager in project delivery phases. The role involves ensuring contractor work meets quality standards, maintaining site diaries, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of up to £48,000 and a range of benefits including generous leave, professional development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction works with a proven track record.
• Good understanding of construction health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• SSSTS & CSCS qualifications or suitable equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure installation works by contractors meet specified quality standards.
• Maintain daily site diary detailing conditions and progress.
• Provide input to weekly reports on site safety inspections.

Skills

Construction site supervision

Quality control

Health and safety compliance

Education

Industry standard construction qualification

Membership of professional institution

Job description

Construction Supervisor/Engineer

AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Supervisor/Engineer to be responsible for supporting the Construction Manager in ensuring the successful planning and delivery phases of construction projects. The role will support a significant 'UK leading' multi-million pound forward build programme, of new facilities and associated infrastructure.

This unique and exciting position will see the right candidate working for one of the UKs largest employers, with an attractive salary/benefits package and allow them to enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

Location - Reading

Package - up to £48,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience).

Closing date: 17th April 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work).
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
• Life Assurance.
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that installation works by Contractors are undertaken to appropriate and specified quality standards (inspect and verification).
• Maintain daily Site Diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase.
• Provide input to Weekly Reports which include; Site Safety Inspections, Quality Control, Inspection & Test Plans, Defect Notices etc.
• Assist in the preparation and review of pre-construction information such as SSOW/RAMS.
• Ensure that Statutory and AWE standards, processes, and procedures are adhered to during construction planning and implementation.
• Provide supervision and governance to maintain and promote high standards in environmental, safety, health, security, and quality management.

Qualifications

• Have a suitable amount of technical and site experience within the construction/build environment, with a proven track record in successfully supervising construction work.
• Hold an industry standard construction/build environment qualification, aligned to their discipline/specialism.
• SSSTS & CSCS (relevant level), or suitable equivalent.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (desirable).
• Good understanding of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation/ Regulations, in particular compliance with the 2015 Construction Design Management Regulations.
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.