Site Engineer

Bimplus; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bimplus in Swindon is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a short-term project starting on 24 August. The role focuses on precise setting-out, surveys, and collaboration with the site team to ensure works are completed safely and to spec.

The ideal candidate will have strong surveying skills, reading drawings, and CSCS certification, with the ability to work independently on a 3-week project in the Swindon area.

Qualifications

• Setting-out and surveying experience on construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately from drawings and specifications.
• Carry out levels, measurements and site surveys.
• Read drawings and technical information for on-site work.
• Maintain site control points and benchmarks.
• Check works against design specs and tolerances.
• Collaborate with Site Manager and operatives.
• Provide engineering support and solve technical issues on site.
• Monitor quality and accuracy of works.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
• Support wider site team as required.
• Ensure works comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Communication

Independent work

Education

CSCS Certification

Tools

Total Station

Site Levels

Job description

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Project: Industrial Unit
Project Duration: Approximately 3 weeks
Start Date: 24 August
Position: Site Engineer
Contract Type: Short-term contract

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a project in Swindon, starting on 24 August.

This is an approximately 3-week opportunity for a Site Engineer with strong setting-out and groundworks/civil engineering experience. The successful candidate will work closely with the site team to ensure works are completed accurately, safely and in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out levels, measurements and site surveys.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and technical information.
• Establishing and maintaining site control points and benchmarks.
• Checking completed works against design specifications and required tolerances.
• Working closely with the Site Manager and site operatives.
• Providing engineering support and resolving technical issues on site.
• Monitoring the quality and accuracy of works throughout the project.
• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation.
• Supporting the wider site team as required.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on construction, civil engineering or groundworks projects.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Experience using relevant surveying equipment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a site team.
• Relevant site qualifications and CSCS certification.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

This is a short-term Site Engineer opportunity suitable for an experienced engineer available to start on 24 August and looking for a project in the Swindon area