Site Engineer

Carmichael UK; South Hams; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Site Engineer for the Devonport Docks project in Plymouth. The role involves managing technical compliance, assisting with site safety, and providing engineering support. Ideal candidates should have a degree in civil engineering or equivalent, as well as experience in reinforced concrete structures. The position offers long-term opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in reinforced concrete structures using system formwork is essential.
• Familiar with Quality Management System and writing RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings.
• Participate in developing quality check sheets.
• Assist in procurement of site materials and equipment.

Skills

Project management

Technical compliance

Site safety inspection

Setting out skills

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Tools

Leica Survey equipment

Computer software

Job description

Overview

Carmichael UK are seeking a Site Engineer to join the Devonport Docks project in Plymouth on a long term basis.

As site engineer you will be assisting the section engineer in managing the technical compliance of the project to the design spec in order to fulfil the assigned project safely and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings .
• Assist in establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly.
• Participate in developing quality check sheets, and carrying quality checks & surveys.
• Assisting with site safety, environmental & quality inspections
• To assist in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity.
• Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc.
• Assist in providing engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.
• Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances, from a provided site control.
• Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.
• Completing Daily Diaries.
• Keeping trackers up to date
• Assist in procurement of site materials and equipment.
• Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.
• in the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding.
• To be aware of the provisions of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System and to assist in its implementation to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain drawing register.

About you

• Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable one or more of: BSc, BA, BEng, Meng, Eng, Tech, MICE, TIStructE, LCIBSE, LCIBSEEng Tech, Completion of Higher Apprenticeship.
• SSSTS
• May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body.
• Familiar in Leica Survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, Optical & digital levels) for Setting Out & Survey
• Experience in reinforced concrete structures using system formwork is essential.
• Awareness of commercial processes.
• Familiar with Quality Management System and familiar in writing RAMS.
• Proven people and project management skills.
• Team leader with organisational skills.
• Good standard of IT skills
• Flexible to working weekends and out of hours (on a rota basis to suit project requirements)