Site Engineer

Sphere Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term Bristol project

Competitive freelance rate

Job summary

Sphere Solutions are recruiting an experienced Setting Out Site Engineer to join a well-established main contractor on a long-term Bristol project. You will work closely with the Site Manager to deliver accurate setting out on site.

The role offers a freelance/temporary arrangement with a competitive daily rate and the potential for further work after project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer.
• CSCS card holder.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Knowledge of levels, coordinates and tolerances.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, robotic systems).
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider site team.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately to drawings and specifications.
• Establishing and maintaining site controls, lines and levels.
• Carrying out checks and surveys as required.
• Working closely with site management and subcontractors.
• Reviewing drawings and identifying technical issues.
• Raising technical queries where required.
• Maintaining accurate site records and as-built information.
• Supporting quality assurance and inspection processes.
• Monitoring works to ensure they are delivered accurately and to specification.
• Providing engineering support throughout the project.

Skills

Setting out

Site Engineer

Communication

Organisation

Independence

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Robotic equipment

Job description

Location: Bristol

Contract: Freelance / Temporary

Duration: Long-term opportunity

Sector: Construction / Main Contracting

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Site Engineer to join a well-established main contractor on a project in Bristol.

The contractor delivers a broad range of new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects, with a strong focus on quality, collaboration and technically challenging construction schemes.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day engineering and setting out requirements on site.

Duties Will Include

• Setting out works accurately to drawings and specifications.
• Establishing and maintaining site controls, lines and levels.
• Carrying out checks and surveys as required.
• Working closely with site management and subcontractors.
• Reviewing drawings and identifying any technical issues.
• Raising technical queries where required.
• Maintaining accurate site records and as-built information.
• Supporting quality assurance and inspection processes.
• Monitoring works to ensure they are delivered accurately and to specification.
• Providing engineering support throughout the project.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer.
• Strong setting out experience within construction.
• Valid CSCS card - essential.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Good understanding of levels, coordinates and construction tolerances.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider site team.
• Experience with relevant surveying equipment.
• Surveying equipment is flexible, so candidates with experience using different total stations, GPS or robotic equipment will be considered.

What's on Offer

• Long-term Bristol project.
• Opportunity to work with an established main contractor.
• Varied and technically interesting construction environment.
• Competitive freelance rate depending on experience.
• Potential for further work following successful project delivery.