SIte Engineer

AndersElite; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a skilled Site Engineer to provide engineering duties for various projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and expertise in setting out procedures. Benefits include a competitive salary, company pension, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a setting out role.
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total stations or EDM instruments.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide site engineering duties to several projects.
• Establish level and survey control for contracts.
• Set out detailed works per the contract drawings.

Skills

Setting out on civil engineering projects

Construction methods

Health and safety regulations

Communication skills

Robotic total stations

GPS and Total Station

AutoCAD skills

Education

Degree or HNC in civil engineering

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision

Tools

Robotic total stations

AutoCAD

Digital setting out tools

Job description

The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide site engineering duties to several projects within the region. The Site Engineer will establish the level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly.

Key Responsibilities

Health, safety & environment

• Promote the Cardinal Rules and establish safe working cultures and practices
• Comply with company procedures and legal obligations
• Promote and comply with environmental compliance
• Deliver the works safely

Quality

• Promote best practice
• Comply with company procedures
• Ensure work is delivered defect/snag‑free
• Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities

Site engineering

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts
• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularly
• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time
• Produce procurement schedules for the jobs and liaise with our procurement department to ensure the site has adequate resources to complete the tasks
• Produce ITPs and Task Briefings
• Produce a 2‑week look‑ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent
• Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets

Key Measures and Targets

• Accurate and timely setting out of the works
• Timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects
• Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries

Key Relationships

• Develop good working relationships with the site workforce and the customers technical representative

About you

Essential Qualifications

• Previous experience in setting out on civil engineering projects
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total stations or EDM instruments
• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering
• NVQ Level 4 (or above) in Construction Site Supervision, Civil Engineering or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Self‑driven, results‑oriented with a positive outlook
• Valid UK driving licence
• Strong background in heavy civil engineering works
• Minimum 2 years experience in a setting out role
• Competent with GPS, Total Station, AutoCAD and digital setting out tools
• Experience working within NEC‑based contracts and multi‑disciplinary teams is an advantage

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
• CSCS card
• Cable avoidance training
• First aid training
• NEBOSH or IOSH
• Caring and investing in you
• First Aid at Work
• SSSTS or SMSTS - preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards