Site Engineer (13024)

Tilbury Douglas; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme (7–8% matched)

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible and Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee technical viability, health and safety, quality and environmental management on major projects in the UK. You will maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues, ensuring contract compliance and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a degree in construction, CSCS card, and proven site engineering experience with a main contractor. A proactive approach and strong collaboration with teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in construction or a related subject.
• Comprehensive experience as a Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• CSCS Card and Safety Level 1 training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with the customer and stakeholders.
• Implement Sustainability, Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
• Ensure compliance with contract specs and drawings; maintain records.
• Line management and annual appraisal/development for junior staff.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Site Engineering

Main Contractor experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Degree in construction subject

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the technical viability of the project works, (or part of the project works). Participate in the health and safety, quality, environmental and commercial management of the project.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining excellent and effective working relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Implementing Intereserve Construction's Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Implementing the Companies Business Management System;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Supporting initiatives to deliver ongoing continuous improvement;
• Line management responsibilities, including the undertaking of annual appraisal and development for junior members of staff;
• Ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records etc to confirm such compliance;
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience;
• Degree (or similar equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (essential);
• Safety Level 1 course;
• Appropriate CSCS Card;
• Comprehensive experience as a Site Engineer working for a main contractor (essential);
• Experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer.

Person

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to use own initiative;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to plan and manage time;
• Strong attention to detail.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attraction

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application!