Site Engineer

AmcoGiffen; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Site Engineer to manage construction and civil engineering activities for rail infrastructure projects in Basildon. The role involves supervising site operations, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in heavy piling works, contributing to impactful projects in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car or Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Health Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Safe Work Environment

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience with heavy piling works essential.
• Proven setting out experience and understanding of surveying principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of construction activities for rail infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to design plans and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of all site activities.

Skills

Supervision

Surveying

Project Management

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Safety Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Engineer - Rail / Civil Engineering

Location: Swanley, South East

Site Based: Basildon Station (initial project)

Business Unit Overview:

Join a fast-paced business unit involved in a range of civil engineering works across various sectors, with a strong focus on rail infrastructure projects. Our portfolio includes bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, and tunnels. We cater to both one-off tendered projects and long-term framework agreements, collaborating with key clients for both asset management and infrastructure projects.

Current Contracts:

Our existing contracts include C2C infrastructure projects and aviation frameworks. Typical works involve bridge reconstruction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms, access for all), and flood repair and alleviation.

The Role:

As a Site Engineer, you will oversee the daily management of construction and civil engineering activities for rail infrastructure projects. The successful candidate must hold experience of heavy piling works associated with major civils schemes. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Supervising and monitoring daily construction activities.
• Interpreting and implementing technical drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring projects are delivered according to design plans and timelines.
• Overseeing overall site safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
• Setting out and surveying works on site.
• Managing the work of subcontractors and engineers as required.
• Maintaining accurate records of all site activities, including a daily diary.
• Ordering materials and managing site logistics.
• Assisting in weekly site planning and documentation, including Risk Assessments and Inspection Test Plans.
  
  

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Proven setting out experience with a strong understanding of surveying principles.
• Ability to accurately interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing on-site dimensional control.
• Supervision and management of labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Experience in maintaining detailed progress and quality control records.
• Prior experience in weekly planning for site work, including managing associated documentation like Inspection Test Plans and Work Package Plans.
• Heavy piling experience is essential.
• PTS (Personal track safety) - essential
  
  

In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Negotiable based on experience.
• Company Car or Allowance
• Generous Time Off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) and up to 3 volunteer days.
• Pension Scheme: Company contributory pension offering.
• Life Insurance: Coverage for added security.
• Health Benefits: Access to the Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
• Career Development: A supportive environment prioritising personal and professional development, including consistent learning opportunities and career progression paths.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to safety and wellbeing.
• Employee Engagement: Forums designed to ensure your voice is heard.
  
  

Join our team and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of rail infrastructure while progressing in your professional journey!

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

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Recruitment Manager