Site Engineer - Civils

Henley Chase; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking a Site Engineer for civils to join a busy construction team in the North East. The role focuses on setting out, technical coordination and quality control to support civil works delivery on site.

You will work closely with site management, subcontractors and the design team, ensuring drawings and specs are followed, and quality processes are documented.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering or construction qualification, preferably Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with setting out and site engineering duties.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs and technical documentation.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.
• IT literate with good documentation control abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set out civil engineering works accurately per drawings/specs.
• Ensure site teams deliver works to required standards.
• Complete quality checks and inspection records for civils works.
• Manage subcontractors and agree weekly measures and variations.
• Order materials and coordinate deliveries with the programme.
• Liaise with site management on labour, plant and resources.
• Maintain drawing registers and current drawings on site.
• Assist with RAMS, technical queries and progress reports.

Skills

Setting out

Quality control

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CSCS Card

Surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer - Civils

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a busy civils construction team. The role will involve setting out, technical coordination, quality control and supporting the delivery of civil engineering works, while working closely with site management, subcontractors and the design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Set out civil engineering works accurately in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Ensure site teams and subcontractors deliver works to the required standards.
• Complete quality checks and inspection records for concrete, drainage, paving, tarmac and associated civils works.
• Manage subcontractors and agree weekly measures, dayworks and additional works.
• Order materials including kerbs, drainage, channels and reinforcement steel, coordinating deliveries with the programme.
• Liaise with site management regarding labour, plant and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate drawing registers and ensure current drawings are available on site.
• Assist with RAMS, technical queries, progress reports and site documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant engineering or construction qualification, preferably Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Experience with setting out and site engineering duties.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.
• Strong technical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• IT literate with good document control abilities.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• SSSTS desirable.
• Knowledge of civils, infrastructure, drainage, concrete, highways or groundworks would be advantageous.
• Experience using surveying and setting-out equipment would be beneficial.
• Graduate candidates with an accredited engineering degree will be considered.

Safety & Technical Knowledge

• RAMS and general site health and safety.
• Excavation and temporary works awareness.
• CAT & Genny.
• Environmental awareness.
• Asbestos awareness.
• Fire safety.
• Manual handling.
• Face-fit requirements.
• Concrete testing and quality control