Site Engineer

Carrington West; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major substation civil works project in South Wales. You will deliver setting out, quality assurance, dimensional control and coordination on site, ensuring works align with the programme and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a strong civil engineering background with hands-on setting out using total stations and surveying tools, plus experience with earthworks, concrete and drainage on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience as a Site Engineer in civil engineering or major infrastructure projects (on-site).
• Relevant Civil Engineering qualification (HND, BEng, MEng, Foundation Degree or BTEC).
• Strong setting out experience with total stations, robotic instruments and levels.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out setting out and dimensional control for permanent and temporary works using total stations, robotic instruments and surveying equipment
• Maintaining survey control points and ensuring accurate setting out records
• Interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical information to ensure works are delivered correctly
• Coordinating with subcontractors and site operatives
• Monitoring progress against the construction programme and providing updates to site management
• Undertaking ground level surveys, earthworks measurements and quantity take-offs
• Supporting inspections of civil works and QA documentation
• Maintaining site diaries, as-built drawings and construction records
• Supporting permits to dig and site safety inspections

Job description

Rate: £400 p/d Umbrella PAYE (Inside IR35)

Location: South Wales

Working Pattern: Site-based

IR35: Inside IR35

Length of Contract: 6 months

Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a strong civil engineering background, looking for your next opportunity within the power sector?

We are looking for a Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure contractor on a substation project in Margam, Port Talbot.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of civil engineering works on site, including setting out, quality assurance, dimensional control and subcontractor coordination. Working closely with the Site Agent and wider project team, you will ensure works are completed safely, accurately and in line with the construction programme.

Job Role

• Carrying out setting out and dimensional control for permanent and temporary works using total stations, robotic instruments and surveying equipment
• Maintaining survey control points, checking instrument calibration and ensuring accurate setting out records
• Interpreting construction drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure works are delivered correctly
• Coordinating with subcontractors, site operatives and the wider engineering team
• Monitoring progress against the construction programme and providing updates to site management
• Undertaking ground level surveys, earthworks measurements and material quantity take-offs
• Supporting inspections of reinforced concrete, earthworks, drainage and associated civil engineering works
• Completing QA documentation, inspection and test plans (ITPs), site inspections and testing records
• Maintaining site diaries, as-built drawings, drawing registers, RFIs and construction records
• Supporting permits to dig, risk assessments, method statements and site safety inspections
• Monitoring material deliveries, usage and wastage to support efficient site operations

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Relevant Civil Engineering qualification, including HND, BEng, MEng, Foundation Degree or BTEC
• Strong setting out experience using total stations, robotic instruments and levels
• Experience working with engineering drawings, survey control and dimensional tolerances
• Good understanding of earthworks, reinforced concrete, drainage and general civil engineering activities
• Experience completing QA documentation, ITPs, site inspections and as-built records
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, RAMS and permit systems
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and work effectively with site management teams
• Previous experience on substation, power or energy infrastructure projects is desirable
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

We are interviewing for this position immediately.