Site Engineer

AECOM; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Plymouth is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to support on-site operations at a secure infrastructure project. The position involves ensuring compliance with technical standards, preparing reports, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering and have strong communication and problem-solving skills to handle site challenges effectively.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Personalized benefits

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Familiarity with inspection of reinforcement and ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site representation of the design team.
• Prepare technical reports and inspection records.
• Participate in site meetings and liaise with clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

We are currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to support our ongoing operations as a Designer’s Site Representative (DSR) on a secure Infrastructure/ Structure project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth.

This role is ideal for someone with previous site experience on major engineering projects who can proactively identify issues early on. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective delivery of major projects within a highly regulated environment.

As a member of the DSR team, you will work closely with the DSR Leads and design teams to represent AECOM on-site, helping to ensure that construction works are delivered in accordance with the design intent, technical specifications, and quality standards. The role will involve regular interface with clients, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams across the project lifecycle.

What you’ll do!

• Supporting the DSR Package Leads by providing on-site representation of the design team.
• Undertaking inspections and assessments of construction activities at key hold points for RC structural elements and concrete works to ensure compliance with design documentation.
• Preparing clear and concise technical reports and inspection/surveillance records.
• Attending site meetings, liaising with client representatives, resolving technical issues, and contributing to collaborative solutions.
• Monitoring site works to ensure alignment with the relevant safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Reviewing contractor proposals to check for alignment with design requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate and support responses to Technical Queries (TQs).
• Proactively identify and raise any health and safety concerns during site and day-to-day activities.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Familiarity with the inspection of reinforcement, including ability to read reinforcement drawings and bending schedules. Willingness to undertake training to develop this competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively on-site with clients and contractors.
• A proactive and motivated approach to problem-solving and site-based delivery.
• Ideally, prior site experience on major infrastructure or structural projects (desirable but not essential).
• Good understanding and awareness of health and safety practices in a construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a DSR or construction inspection role on large civil or structural engineering projects.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards.
• Good understanding of the principles of reinforced concrete design and construction, including reinforcement detailing.
• Previous experience working in secure or highly regulated environments (e.g., defence, nuclear, MOD sites) is an advantage.

Important Details:

• Ability to work full-time on-site within a secure facility.
• Eligibility to obtain UK MOD Security Clearance is essential.
• Valid CSCS card or ability to obtain one promptly.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10131877

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site