Senior Site Engineer in Gorseinon

Foresight Search Ltd; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee major construction projects across various sectors. This role involves ensuring compliance with specifications, managing site operations, and fostering strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background and experience in main contractor environments. With a focus on health and safety, quality, and continuous improvement, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on project success. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and employee development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience as a Senior Site Engineer is essential.
• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Control site engineering and technical aspects of construction works.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and maintain records.
• Support health and safety and environmental control initiatives.

Skills

Site Safety Management Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree in a relevant construction subject

Job description

Title: Site Engineer (Main Contractor)

Location: Swansea

Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 + car allowance + package

Sector: Tier 1 Main contractor

Start Date: ASAP

Site Engineer - The Company:

Our client is a one of the leading Tier 1 main contractors in the UK with an established reputation within the South West market across new build construction sectors. Typical projects are major New build construction across Education, Public Sector, Healthcare and Defence. Projects can be anything from £10million - £150milli+

The successful candidate will be site based and have overall responsibility for controlling the site engineering and technical aspects of construction works whilst implementing a strict regime for controlling quality. Duties will also include participation in the management of health and safety and environmental control of site operations.

What you will be doing

• Ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records to confirm such compliance;
• Maintaining excellent and effective working relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Implementing the Company's strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Implementing the Companies Business Management System;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Supporting initiatives to deliver ongoing continuous improvement;
• Line management responsibilities including the undertaking of annual appraisal and development for junior members of staff;
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

What we will need from you

• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience (essential)
• Degree (or similar equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (preferred)
• Site Safety Management Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification; Appropriate CSCS Card (essential)
• Comprehensive experience in a similar role as a Senior Site Engineer (essential)
• Appropriate technical background
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative and apply logical and critical thinking
• Robust analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and manage time
• Strong attention to detail

What we can offer you

• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy.