Site Engineer

Carmichael UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure and heavy civils project in Devon. You will work closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent and wider project team to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with the programme and design.

You will set out for heavy civil works, maintain site records, check drawings, complete QA documentation and manage technical queries.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on infrastructure or heavy civils projects.
• Experience in earthworks, drainage, utilities, highways, structures or reinforced concrete.
• Good setting-out experience using Leica, Trimble or similar surveying equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong QA knowledge and ability to maintain site documentation.
• CSCS card holder; degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for heavy civil and infrastructure works.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records.
• Check drawings, specifications and engineering information.
• Complete QA documentation, ITPs and inspection records.
• Raise and resolve technical queries.
• Manage permits and support safe systems of work.
• Monitor subcontractor activities and completed works.
• Carry out surveys and as-built records.
• Support temporary works activities.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications and quality standards.
• Work closely with site management, designers and subcontractors.
• Promote health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Setting out

Leica/Trimble survey

QA documentation

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem-solving

CSCS card

Education

Civil Eng degree

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure and heavy civils project. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong site-based experience who is confident delivering complex civil engineering works in a fast-paced construction environment.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will work closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent and wider project team to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with the programme and design.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting out for heavy civil engineering and infrastructure works
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records
• Checking drawings, specifications and engineering information
• Completing QA documentation, ITPs and inspection records
• Raising and resolving technical queries
• Managing permits and supporting safe systems of work
• Monitoring subcontractor activities and completed works
• Carrying out surveys and as-built records
• Supporting temporary works activities where required
• Ensuring works comply with project specifications and quality standards
• Working closely with site management, designers and subcontractors
• Promoting high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance

About You

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on infrastructure or heavy civils projects
• Strong experience within areas such as earthworks, drainage, utilities, highways, structures, reinforced concrete or major infrastructure
• Good setting-out experience using Leica, Trimble or similar surveying equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of QA and site documentation
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor would be highly advantageous
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Valid CSCS card
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established project team delivering a significant infrastructure scheme. You will be given responsibility for your own section of works and the opportunity to develop your experience across technically challenging heavy civil engineering activities.