Site Engineer

DSD Construction; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DSD Construction is seeking a Site Engineer based in Cumbria, near the Sellafield Site, to provide engineering expertise and supervision on a civil project. You will interpret drawings, monitor progress, set out as required, and support the commercial team with progress information and re-measures.

The role requires SMSTS and a First Aider qualification, strong teamwork and leadership, plus solid planning and communication skills to maintain safety standards and project performance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• SMSTS (5 day course).
• Qualified First Aider.
• Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area.
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to perform.
• Good planning and time management skills; able to manage activities simultaneously within compromising on standards and quality.
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Ability to work with colleagues to contribute to project and operational performance.
• Sound knowledge of construction practises and standards.
• Specialist knowledge in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications.
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team.
• Monitor works in progress.
• Setting out as required.
• Provide progress information to enable the commercial team to review.
• Report any deviances from survey to project/contracts manager.
• Implement and monitor all systems and procedures and ensure effective operation.
• Ensure effective communication to all parties.
• Utilise company ICT systems currently in place.
• Maintain awareness of DSD Construction and safety requirements and standards.
• Proactively keep up to date with the current and changing status of the project.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records for archive.
• Input into site activities where appropriate and required.
• Offer support and advise on problem areas.
• Proactively contribute to effective teamwork.
• Identify training and development needs of self, and others as identified.
• Support training and development needs of others.
• Provide technical advice and support.
• Maintain a professionalism throughout and be a reliable point of contact on engineering issues.
• Improve on and develop customer relationships.
• Ensure effective communication with relevant parties.
• Promote and present a professional DSD Construction image to suppliers and clients.
• Monitor and report on performance.
• Build effective relationships to establish two-way dialogue.
• Ensure a working environment exists which encourages teamwork.
• Influence and support to innovate and achieve optimum solutions.
• Provide key information for the commercial team on re-measures and claims.
• Monitor labour and sub-contractor activity.
• Involvement in method statement approval and monitoring compliance.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

Teamwork

Leadership

Planning

Time Management

Construction Knowledge

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Engineer who is based in Cumbria and has the ability to work in a dynamic environment based on the Sellafield Site.

Job Role

• Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
• Monitor works in progress
• Setting out as required
• Provide progress information to enable the commercial team to review
• Report any deviances from survey to project/contracts manager
• Implement and monitor all systems and procedures and ensure effective operation
• Ensure effective communication to all parties
• Utilise company ICT systems currently in place
• Maintain awareness of DSD Construction and safety requirements and standards
• Proactively keep up to date with the current and changing status of the project
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records for archive
• Input into site activities where appropriate and required
• Offer support and advise on problem areas
• Proactively contribute to effective teamwork
• Identify training and development needs of self, and others as identified
• Support training and development needs of others
• Provide technical advice and support
• Maintain a professionalism throughout and be a reliable point of contact on engineering issues
• Improve on and develop customer relationships
• Ensure effective communication with relevant parties
• Promote and present a professional DSD Construction image to suppliers and clients
• Monitor and report on performance
• Build effective relationships to establish two-way dialogue
• Ensure a working environment exists which encourages teamwork
• Influence and support to innovate and achieve optimum solutions
• Provide key information for the commercial team on re-measures and claims
• Monitor labour and sub-contractor activity
• Involvement in method statement approval and monitoring compliance

Qualifications, training & technical knowledge

• SMSTS (5 day course)
• Qualified First Aider
• Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to perform
• Good planning and time management skills; able to manage activities simultaneously within compromising on standards and quality
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to work with colleagues to contribute to project and operational performance
• Sound knowledge of construction practises and standards
• Specialist knowledge in civil engineering