Setting Out Engineer

MWH Treatment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is looking for a Site Engineer to join their Construction team in Leicester. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations, assist in the preparation of construction documentation, and manage quality control on site. The ideal candidate will have experience in site engineering and the ability to maintain high standards throughout the construction process.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and site engineering.
• Knowledge of regulations and compliance.
• Ability to maintain quality records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works comply with safety regulations.
• Assist in construction programme preparations.
• Setting out site works and checking compliance.

Job description

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We are looking to strengthen our Construction team with a Site Engineer, based at Lutterworth STW.

You will report directly to the Site Manager, and your role will involve providing setting out and quality control services to ensure that the contract works are constructed to the specification in a safe manner, while maintaining appropriate site records.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with regulations and compliance with the company's safe working practices.
2. Assist in the preparation of construction programmes, Method Statements, Action Plans, and Risk Assessments.
3. Setting out the works.
4. Checking site work to ensure compliance with the specification and drawings.
5. Agreeing site measurements and records with the client’s staff.
6. Assist in maintaining drawing files, the drawing register, and site filing system.
7. Liaising with the design department to ensure updated information is always used.
8. Taking off quantities from drawings for measurement purposes and assisting in the preparation of requisitions.
9. Assist in the preparation of the construction completion documentation.
10. Ensure that the works are constructed to a good quality in line with the specification and good working practice.
11. Ensure that the required quality records are maintained.
12. In conjunction with other site staff, ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with current legislation, the company's health & safety policy, procedures, and safe working practices.
13. Ensure good, honest, and open lines of communication are established.
14. It is vitally important that Site Engineers lead by example in terms of safety behaviours.