Graduate Site Engineer

Coffey; Ireland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering specialist in the UK seeks a dedicated Site Engineer to manage health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance on infrastructure projects. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering, possess relevant construction experience, and have a commitment to safe practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure initiatives while ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Membership in a relevant Professional Institution.
• Relevant construction experience on similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.
• Manage day-to-day site activities and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Plan work efficiently and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Site Management

Quality Control

Planning and Organisation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

About The Role

HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality & Environment)

• Read and understand the Company's Safety Statement and ensure that it is brought to the notice of any employee under your control.
• Ensure that information affecting the health and safety of any person on a proposed site is brought to the attention of the Regional Director/Project Manager/Site Agent, in particular:
• Underground services
• Ground conditions affecting the stability of excavations or safety of operatives (soil, water table, toxic substances, gases, etc.)
• Report to Site Manager any unsafe situation observed whilst on site.
• Carry out your own work in a safe manner, take precautions when working on or near public roads or water, wear any necessary protective clothing or equipment.
• Ensure that records are maintained of any underground services laid on site and that, wherever possible, these are defined by marker posts and signs during the construction period.
• Should the Project Manager/Site Agent be absent for any reason, the Site Engineer will assume this temporary role with regard to Health and Safety and Environmental Issues should they arise.
• Need to be familiar with the company's HSQE management systems.
• Need to be familiar with current statutory requirements in relation to HSE legislation or at a minimum know where to go to get the correct information.
• Compliance with all safety requirements.
• Quality control in accordance with company procedures, method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans.
• Checking materials and work in progress for compliance with the specified requirements.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with the RAMS & Design
  

Planning

• Need to be familiar with the Form of Contract on the Project and the implications that any variation or change orders will have on the program and costs.
• Need to be familiar with the program and what implication any overrun will have in relation to costs and manpower.
• Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet programme deadlines.
• Liaising with the Project Manager/planner regarding construction programme, programme constraints etc.
  
  

Site Management & Liaison

• Check/understand Specifications, Drawings and other Contract Documents.
• Setting out, levelling and surveying the site in accordance with the Drawings and Specification.
• Preparing Labour, Plant & Material Returns.
• Preparing As-built drawings, technical reports, site diary.
• Liaising with purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements.
• Requisition of materials and plant.
• Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, site supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors.
• Resolving technical issues with employer’s representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities
  
  

Requirements

About You

• A degree in engineering or equivalent experience to support your competency in the role.
• A member of the relevant Professional Institution.
• Relevant construction experience and performance on similar projects a commitment to carry out the project safely in an environmentally friendly way.
  
  

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.

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