Site Engineer

Cityscape Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee the efficient running of projects in Reading. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and several key skills, including communication and time management. With responsibilities including managing site safety and adhering to project timelines, this position offers significant development opportunities for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Adequate experience required with a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must possess a valid Driving Licence and relevant certifications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project documents and dimensional control are maintained.
• Monitor site safety and assist in quality assurance.
• Lead and mentor Trainee Engineers, ensuring project adherence to standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivated

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

First Aid at Work

SMSTS

CSCS Card (management level)

Job description

As a Site Engineer, you will be a crucial member of the project team, responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the project’s delivery. The key performance areas of the Site Engineer include:

• Ensuring that the project is planned, programmed, and delivered on time to meet the client’s satisfaction, considering quality, safety, environmental impact, and budget.
• Maintaining good working relationships with the client, subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and the general public.
• Maximizing the use of all available resources to foster reasonable and corporate development for both the client and employees.
• Ensuring that the entire site is maintained in a safe and efficient manner, presenting a strong credit to and marketing statement for the company.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Training / Key Skills / Experience Person Specification:

• Adequate experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering (Meng / BEng / Foundation Degree / BTEC / Degree)
• IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• First Aid at Work
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card (management level)
• Driving licence
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Approachable, professional manner
• Reliable
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain project documents according to prescribed procedures and interpret them to ensure the project is constructed correctly, in line with the latest information.
• Ensure correct dimensional control of the project by setting out using all methods.
• Measure executed works for record purposes.
• Keep accurate records regularly.
• Assist other team members in carrying out their delegated responsibilities.
• Monitor site safety and take appropriate action as needed.
• Take off quantities for ordering materials and ensuring the works progress as planned.
• Liaise with team members and the client team to move the works forward.
• Monitor the progress of the works against the construction programme and provide input for updating and revising the programmes.
• Contribute to the QA and Quality Control of the works and assist in monitoring environmental impacts.
• Lead and mentor Trainee Engineers.
• Be responsible for the upkeep and quality of the works.
• Maintain control procedures as per our client’s Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Uphold our client’s corporate image.