Site Engineer

Barhale Holdings Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering expert is seeking a Site Engineer to provide site engineering duties for multiple projects in London. Responsibilities include establishing survey control, compliance with health and safety requirements, and maintaining accurate project records. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, experience in setting out, and a proficiency in using instruments like robotic total stations. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Leadership & management training

Qualifications

• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering.
• Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects.
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments.

Responsibilities

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts.
• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings.
• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with requirements.

Skills

Setting out on civil engineering projects

Knowledge of construction methods

Excellent communication skills

Self-driven and results-oriented

Education

Degree in civil engineering or HNC

Tools

Robotic total station

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

About Barhale

Barhale is a civil engineering and infrastructure specialist with over 40 years of experience. We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients across multiple sectors including Water, Transport, Built environment and Energy. We employ over 1,200 people nationwide and train and retain our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services.

Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high standards of people practices, inclusive environments and alignment with our strategy and values.
• Job security with long-term work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes.
• Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients.
• Strong career progression with a track record of promoting from within.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide site engineering duties to a number of 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 Barhale 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 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 site workforce and customer's technical representative

About you

Essential

• Previous experience of 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 station or EDM instruments
• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook

Desirable

• Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
• Temporary-works co-ordination
• CSCS card
• Cable avoidance training
• First aid training
• NEBOSH or IOSH

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people and creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, have security, and are part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support 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 career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards