Site Engineer

VGC; West Devon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to oversee technical compliance on projects. Responsibilities include preparing as-built drawings, conducting quality checks, and assisting in the procurement of materials. A degree in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable, alongside experience in reinforced concrete structures and familiarity with Leica Survey equipment. This role requires flexibility to work on weekends when necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications (BSc, BEng, etc.) in civil engineering desirable.
• Experience in reinforced concrete structures using system formwork essential.
• Familiar with Quality Management Systems and writing RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing technical compliance of projects to design specifications.
• Participate in developing quality check sheets and conducting quality checks.
• Assist in procurement of site materials and equipment.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

People management

Project management

IT skills

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Tools

Leica Survey equipment (GPS, Total Station)

Job description

Site Engineer

Location - Plymouth

My client is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to assist the Engineer in managing the technical compliance of the project to the design specification to fulfil the assigned project (or section) safely, on time and to the required quality.

Accountabilities

• In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day tasks will include:
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Good standard of IT skills Flexible to working weekends and out of hours (on a rota basis to suit project requirements)
• Supervisor HSE test, CSCS - White AQP card