Site Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow, part of the Great Grid Partnership, delivers a major UK power infrastructure programme. We are seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of civil works across the Norwich to Tilbury project on a site-based basis.

You will play a key role in planning, coordination and delivery of works across substations, earthworks, roads, drainage and foundations. You will carry out setting out, support the safe and successful delivery of civil works, assist with QA inspections, maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in a Site Engineer or similar role on civil/ infrastructure projects.
• Experience carrying out setting out activities.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering or related construction discipline.
• Valid CSCS card and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and engineering control across multiple areas.
• Support delivery of civil and infrastructure works safely and to quality standards.
• Assist with QA inspections and maintain site documentation.
• Produce and maintain engineering records and site reports.
• Coordinate with construction teams to meet programme requirements.
• Utilise CAD, GIS or digital platforms to support project delivery.
• Maintain high health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Assist with problem solving across site operations.

Skills

Site Engineer experience

Setting out experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Driving licence

CSCS card

Education

Civil Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

CAD

GIS

Digital construction platforms

Job description

Taylor Woodrow, as part of the Great Grid Partnership, is delivering one of the UK's most significant power infrastructure programmes. We are looking for a Site Engineer to support the delivery of major civil engineering works across the Norwich to Tilbury project. This is a site-based role where you will play a key part in the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities across a range of complex infrastructure projects, including substations, overhead line works, earthworks, roads, drainage and foundations. Working alongside experienced project teams, you will provide engineering support to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Duties

• Carry out setting out and engineering control activities across multiple work areas.
• Support the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Assist with quality assurance inspections and documentation.
• Produce and maintain engineering records and site reports.
• Support works involving roads, drainage, earthworks, structures, piling and foundations.
• Coordinate with construction and management teams to ensure work is delivered to programme requirements.
• Use engineering technology and digital reporting platforms to support project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Assist with problem solving and technical support across site operations.

Person Specification

We are looking for motivated engineering professionals who combine strong technical capability with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Essential

• Experience within a Site Engineer or similar engineering role.
• Experience carrying out setting out activities.
• Experience working on civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways or major construction projects.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience of earthworks, drainage, structures, roads or foundations.
• Knowledge of piling activities and foundation construction.
• Experience working on power, utilities or substation projects.
• Experience using CAD, GIS or digital construction management platforms.
• HSG47, First Aid, SMSTS or other relevant industry certifications.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.