Site Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Little Marlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Site Engineer in Buckinghamshire to support the Thames Water WAAP Programme. The role involves setting out and surveying sites, acting as on-site technical adviser, and ensuring plans and materials meet specifications.

You will coordinate with consultants, subcontractors and the project team, oversee safety and quality, and resolve technical issues promptly while working within a busy Design & Build environment.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and White CSCS Card.
• Demonstrable civil engineering experience, with Waste Water sector background.
• Experience with Heavy Civils projects and large-scale FRC setting out.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with PMs, QS, architects.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and health & safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Setting out, levelling and surveying construction sites using GPS, Total Station and laser level equipment
• Acting as the main technical adviser on site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy and ensuring materials and work meet specifications
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, planners and the project team to meet deadlines
• Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters, and resolving technical difficulties as they arise

Skills

Full driving licence

White CSCS Card

Civil engineering experience

Waste Water sector experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem solving

attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Laser level

Job description

We're looking for a Site Engineer to join our Thames Water WAAP Programme team based in Thames Valley, Buckinghamshire., As a Site Engineer, you'll play a vital role in delivering technical, organisational and supervisory support across various projects on the Thames Water WAAP Programme. You'll be responsible for setting out and determining locations for infrastructure installations, applying designs and plans to mark out sites, and sharing responsibility for site security, health and safety. Working within our fast-paced Design & Build team, you'll help develop innovative solutions using traditional CAD, GIS, and BIM technologies to meet our clients' needs.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Site Engineer, you'll be working within the Thames Water WAAP Programme team, supporting them in delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Your day to day will include:

• Setting out, levelling and surveying construction sites using GPS, Total Station and laser level equipment
• Acting as the main technical adviser on site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy and ensuring all materials and work meet specifications
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, planners and the project team to meet agreed deadlines
• Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters, and resolving technical difficulties as they arise

What are we looking for?

This role of Site Engineer is great for you if:

• You hold a Full driving licence and White CSCS Card
• You have demonstrable experience in civil engineering or construction, with a strong background in the Waste Water sector
• You have experience with Heavy Civils projects, including large scale FRC setting out
• You possess strong communication skills and can collaborate effectively with construction managers, quantity surveyors, architects and other professionals
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and knowledge of building and health and safety legislation