Site Engineer

Caval Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

Company car allowance

Private healthcare plan

Permanent, long-term opportunity

Job summary

Caval Limited is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join its civil engineering team in Central Newcastle. You will provide on-site engineering support, set out works, and ensure delivery to drawings and specs while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role involves a diverse portfolio including water treatment works, highways, industrial developments, drainage schemes, retail developments and schools across the North East.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer in civil engineering or construction.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills.
• Experience with reinforced concrete (RC) structures, drainage and infrastructure works.
• CSCS card holder.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out of works in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to site management teams.
• Establish and maintain site control points and survey equipment.
• Interpret construction drawings and communicate technical information to site teams.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure works are completed in line with design requirements.
• Undertake quality checks, inspections and site measurements.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of as-built drawings and records.
• Ensure all engineering works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and other members of the project team.
• Identify and resolve engineering issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate site records and report progress to the Site Manager and Project Manager.

Skills

Setting out

Site coordination

Communication

Independent work

Team player

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Auto Levels

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

Location: Central Newcastle
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Highlights & Package

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Company car allowance.
• Private healthcare plan.
• Permanent, long-term opportunity.
• Involvement in a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering team on a permanent basis, based in Central Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure works to join a team delivering a varied portfolio of projects across the North East.

Projects include water treatment works, highways, industrial developments, drainage schemes, retail developments and schools.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support on site, ensuring works are set out accurately, delivered in accordance with drawings and specifications, and completed safely and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider engineering team to ensure the smooth delivery of construction activities.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong setting-out experience across civil engineering projects.
• Experience working with reinforced concrete (RC) structures, drainage and infrastructure works.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Competent using surveying equipment, including GPS, Total Station and Auto Levels.
• Good understanding of construction methods, materials and engineering principles.
• Experience undertaking site surveys, measurements and quality inspections.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider site team.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC, HND or Degree preferred).
• CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out of works in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to site management teams.
• Establish and maintain site control points and survey equipment.
• Interpret construction drawings and communicate technical information to site teams.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure works are completed in line with design requirements.
• Undertake quality checks, inspections and site measurements.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of as-built drawings and records.
• Ensure all engineering works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and other members of the project team.
• Identify and resolve engineering issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate site records and report progress to the Site Manager and Project Manager.