Site Engineer

RTL Group Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a groundworks project in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The role focuses on setting out and ensuring works meet project specifications, with the ability to work independently on site.

You will use robotic total stations and GPS, read engineering drawings, maintain site records, and liaise with Site Managers and subcontractors. A CSCS card, own transport, and a laptop with AutoCAD are required. This is a long-term opportunity with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on groundworks projects.
• Competent with setting-out equipment (Leica preferred).
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Own laptop with AutoCAD.
• Own transport.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for groundworks packages.
• Setting out foundations, drainage, roads, kerbs and external works.
• Using robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• Checking levels, coordinates and line and level.
• Carrying out as-built surveys and QA checks.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Liaising with Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring works meet project specifications.

Skills

Setting out

AutoCAD

On-site supervision

Tools

Leica total stations

GPS equipment

Job description

Site Engineer - Groundworks

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Rate: £300-£350 per day

Duration: Long-term opportunity

Start Date: ASAP

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

The successful candidate will have a strong background in groundworks and be confident working independently on site, carrying out setting out and ensuring works are completed accurately and in line with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting out for groundworks packages.
• Setting out foundations, drainage, roads, kerbs and external works.
• Using robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• Checking levels, coordinates and line and level.
• Carrying out as-built surveys and QA checks.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Liaising with Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring works meet project specifications.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on groundworks projects.
• Competent with setting-out equipment (Leica preferred).
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Own laptop with AutoCAD.
• Own transport.
• Valid CSCS card.