Site Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing site engineering duties, ensuring quality checks, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. The company offers a competitive rewards package, including a company car scheme and private healthcare, along with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you're passionate about civil engineering and looking for a supportive environment to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure or civil works such as earthworks, structures, highways, drainage, or utilities.
• Experience in setting out civil engineering projects and managing daily site activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide site engineering duties and establish levels and survey control.
• Coordinate with client representatives and manage records of delivered materials.

Skills

Site Engineering

Survey Control

Quality Checks

Safety Compliance

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering

Tools

Site Instruments

CSCS Card

Job description

Site Engineer Job Description

Are you an experienced Site Engineer passionate about delivering high-quality projects? Do you have a proven track record working on roads, highways, and structures? Join our dynamic and growing team that values your skills and offers career development opportunities. Octavius has an excellent reputation in the South East, with schemes in Sussex and Dorset, and we would love to hear from you.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Provide site engineering duties within a designated geographical area, establishing levels and survey control in coordination with the Survey team, and setting out detailed works according to contract drawings with regular checks.
2. Assist the site management team in managing specific sections of work or subcontract packages.
3. Coordinate with client representatives and designers regarding design issues or changes.
4. Manage records of delivered materials to ensure compliance with specifications, including checks on subcontractor materials.
5. Perform setting-out checks for subcontractors.
6. Conduct quality checks in accordance with inspection and test plans, maintaining thorough records.
7. Maintain calibration documents and check registers for all site instruments, including subcontractor tools, and keep accurate records of excavations, concrete pours, reinforcement, etc., for communication with the commercial team.
8. Survey completed works to record as-built conditions.
9. Assist in drafting method statements, task briefings, and inspection and test plans.
10. Prioritize safety for yourself and others on site.
11. Collaborate with employers and others to fulfill statutory duties.
12. Adhere to Octavius Business Management System policies and procedures.

What We Offer:

We provide a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, and enhanced Paternity & Maternity benefits. You will also have opportunities for personal and professional growth.

About You:

• Experience in infrastructure or civil works such as earthworks, structures, highways, drainage, or utilities.
• Experience working in a structured environment with other Section Engineers, subcontractors, and site management teams.

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering or equivalent, with progress towards institute membership (ICE).
• Experience in setting out civil engineering projects and managing daily site activities.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid Training.

We are committed to inclusion and diversity. As an equal opportunities employer, we value differences and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require support during your application, we will work with you to facilitate your journey with us.