Site Engineer

AE Partners; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading is seeking an Engineer to manage site operations, ensure adherence to safety standards, and maintain financial control. The ideal candidate holds an HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering and possesses CSCS and SSSTS certifications. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, supporting site management, and effective communication within a team. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Training and development investment

Bespoke progression plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS required.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant methods, materials, and technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company procedures for setting out operations are followed.
• Perform site management and carry out 'as built' surveys.
• Assist the Site Manager in initial set-up and safety standards enforcement.
• Maintain financial control and log material deliveries.
• Compile resource utilization data for activities.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical or electrical, our engineers are based on site and play a practical, hands‑on role in the successful delivery of projects. As an Engineer you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities – from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature‑based solutions that improve biodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring standard company procedures are adopted in carrying out setting out operations as per the test and inspection, and that effective methods of communication are used in transmitting information to operatives and subcontractors.
• Site Management and carrying out "as built" surveys on completed works.
• Assist the Site manager in the initial set‑up, ensuring company systems and procedures are in place and implemented; supporting the Site Manager in maintaining and enforcing safety standards throughout the project; support the site team in planning and monitoring output.
• Financial Control and ensuring company cost systems are kept up to date by logging material deliveries, managing and reviewing plant levels.
• Assisting the Site manager and Quantity Surveying Department by compiling data to record resources utilised on each activity.

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS.
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• An understanding of methods, materials and technical aspects relevant to the project.
• Excellent organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Benefits

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.