Site Engineer

Tilbury Douglas; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Site Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical viability of project works, ensuring compliance with specifications, and managing relationships with clients. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and experience as a Site Engineer. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme matched up to 8%

Volunteering opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer for a main contractor is essential.
• Safety Level 1 course completion.
• Experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with customers and advisors.
• Implement policies for sustainability, health and safety.
• Be proactive in problem identification and resolution.
• Ensure project compliance with contract specifications.

Skills

Technical knowledge in construction

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Degree in a relevant construction subject

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Job purpose

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the technical viability of the project works, (or part of the project works). Participate in the health and safety, quality, environmental and commercial management of the project.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining excellent and effective working relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Implementing Intereserve Construction's Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Implementing the Companies Business Management System;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Supporting initiatives to deliver ongoing continuous improvement;
• Line management responsibilities, including the undertaking of annual appraisal and development for junior members of staff;
• Ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records etc to confirm such compliance;
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

Knowledge skills & experience

• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience;
• Degree (or similar equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (essential);
• Safety Level 1 course;
• Appropriate CSCS Card;
• Comprehensive experience as a Site Engineer working for a main contractor (essential);
• Experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer.

Person

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to use own initiative;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to plan and manage time;Strong attention to detail.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attraction

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application, We have now achieved our IiD status and it is valid until 2025.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application!