Highway Site Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highways Site Engineer to ensure the accurate construction of highway projects. In this role, you will oversee setting out activities, manage safety and quality records, and collaborate with the site team to deliver projects on time and within budget. Your expertise in managing SHEQ matters and your background in civils will be crucial for success. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on significant highway projects, making a real impact in the field of civil engineering.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience on major highway projects and a strong civils background are essential.
• Relevant certifications like CSCS and SMSTS are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage SHEQ matters and oversee construction phases.
• Provide project progress reports and supervise site activities.

Skills

Site Management

Safety Management

Quality Control

Project Reporting

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS Certification

National Highways Passport

Job description

Job Title: Highways Site Engineer
Salary: Up to £39,000
Car Allowance: £4,500
Location: Gloucester

Overall Purpose of The Role:

The Site Engineer is tasked with ensuring the accurate construction of works by overseeing setting out activities within allowable tolerances. This includes maintaining setting out points, benchmarks, instruments, and measuring equipment. Additionally, the Site Engineer provides engineering support, manages quality records, and assists in the implementation of safety and environmental management systems.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

1. Manages Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) matters within the designated areas of responsibility.
2. Oversees design, pre-construction, and construction phases, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements.
3. Supports the Section Engineer & Sub Agent roles and collaborates with the site team.
4. Provides accurate project progress reports, site diaries, and as-built surveys.
5. Collaborates with the Scheme Team to deliver the project on time and on budget.
6. Supervises site activities, including the management of sub-contractors.
7. Implements and maintains safe systems of work in accordance with Kier Transportation - Major Projects SHEA Policy, legal requirements, and best practices.

Essential Requirements:

1. Experience working on a major highway project.
2. Comes from a major civils background.
3. Possesses a CSCS card.
4. Holds an SMSTS certification.
5. Possesses a National Highways Passport.