Site Engineer

RTL Group Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a groundworks project in Essex. You will be responsible for setting out and managing engineering duties on site, ensuring work aligns with drawings and specifications.

Key duties include QA checks, maintaining site records, completing as-built surveys, and coordinating with Site Managers and subcontractors to keep the programme on track while ensuring safe site delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on groundworks projects.
• Strong setting-out experience.
• Competent using Total Stations and GPS equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• CSCS card.
• Own kit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for groundworks packages, including foundations, drainage, kerbs and roads.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Managing levels, lines and measurements across site.
• Carrying out QA checks and maintaining accurate site records.
• Completing as-built surveys and keeping site documentation up to date.
• Liaising with Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider site team.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required programme.

Skills

Setting out

Total Stations

GPS equipment

Read drawings

CSCS card

Own kit

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a groundworks project in Essex.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks, with experience setting out and managing engineering duties on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting out for groundworks packages, including foundations, drainage, kerbs and roads.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Managing levels, lines and measurements across site.
• Carrying out QA checks and maintaining accurate site records.
• Completing as-built surveys and keeping site documentation up to date.
• Liaising with Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider site team.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required programme.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on groundworks projects.
• Strong setting-out experience.
• Competent using Total Stations and GPS equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• CSCS card.
• Own kit preferred.