Site Engineer

Skanska UK Plc; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project development and construction group is seeking a Site Engineer for their Infrastructure team on the Lower Thames Crossing Project in Thurrock. This role involves on-site engineering, coordination, and collaboration with subcontractors to ensure project safety and efficiency. Candidates should hold a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and possess strong communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. The position offers a competitive salary and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject.
• Computer competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-site engineering of the works.
• Coordinating day-to-day work site activities.
• Ensuring health, safety, and environmental policies are communicated and implemented.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or HND

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Document Control Systems

Job description

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a Site Engineer to join our Infrastructure team on the Lower Thames Crossing Project in Thurrock. You will be responsible for the on site engineering of the works. This will initially include GI, Utilities, Ecology and Archaeology prior to the main construction works.

What you'll do:

• Initially working with Section teams planning and producing sketches and methodologies for relevant plans and procedures for mobilising.
• Setting up work sites with General Foreman/ Works Manager
• Working with the subcontractor to ensure the timely preparation Risk Assessment Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, Permits, Consents etc for the works and that these are implemented.
• Day to day work site coordination and planning to ensure the works are carried out safely and efficiently
• Ensure that the Health Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce and implemented
• Ensuring all Permits (Dig, Hot Works etc) and other safey systems are implemented
• Liaison with the Section Foreman to ensure the adherence to safe methods of work

What you'll bring to the role:

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD).
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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