Site Engineer

Carmichael UK; Worthing; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Site Engineer to join the Water Frameworks team across Kent and Sussex. You will establish level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works in accordance with contract drawings.

Key requirements include experience in setting out civil projects, knowledge of construction methods and health & safety, and proficiency with robotic total stations or EDM instruments, AutoCAD and MS Office. CSCS card is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Experience setting out on civil projects.
• CSCS card holder and strong HSE awareness.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Familiar with robotic total station/EDM instruments.

Responsibilities

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts.
• Set out detailed works per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularly.
• Ensure records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise on site.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with procurement to ensure the site has adequate resources.
• Produce ITPs and Task Briefings.
• Produce a 2-week look-ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent.
• Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets.

Skills

Setting out

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Self-driven

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Robotic total station/EDM

Survey equipment

Job description

Carmichael are looking for a Site Engineer to join the team working on Water Frameworks within the Kent and Sussex region. The Site Engineer will establish the level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the Barhale Cardinal Rules and establish safe working cultures and practices
• Comply with company procedures and legal obligations
• Promote and comply with environmental compliance
• Deliver the works safely

Quality

• Promote best practice
• Comply with company procedures
• Ensure work is delivered defect/snag-free
• Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities

Site engineering

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts
• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularly
• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time
• Produce procurement schedules for the jobs and liaise with our procurement department to ensure the site has adequate resources to complete the tasks
• Produce ITPs and Task Briefings
• Produce a 2-week look-ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent
• Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets

About you

• Previous experience in setting out on civil engineering projects
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments
• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
• Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
• CSCS card