Site Engineer: Major School Groundworks on DfE Project

Fawkes & Reece Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

DfE Framework scheme experience

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major £80m+ new build school project in Rayleigh, Essex. The role is a minimum 2-year freelance contract on a flagship DfE Framework scheme.

You will own all groundworks engineering duties, work closely with the Project Manager and subcontractors, and ensure accurate setting out, QA, and on-site delivery throughout construction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer working for a Main Contractor.
• Experience on large-scale groundworks packages.
• Experience on school/education/public sector projects is desirable.
• Strong setting out experience using Total Station and GPS equipment.
• Excellent understanding of QA processes and site documentation.
• CSCS Card required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple fronts.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing all setting out activities across the groundworks package
• Establishing and maintaining site control, line, and level throughout the project
• Producing and maintaining QA records and inspection documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and site standards
• Coordinating with subcontractors to ensure accurate installation of works
• Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining engineering records
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site
• Supporting the site management team with planning and programme delivery

Skills

Site engineering

Setting out (Total Station)

Setting out (GPS)

QA processes

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Total Station

GPS equipment

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major £80m+ new build school project in Rayleigh, Essex. The role is a minimum 2-year freelance contract on a flagship DfE Framework scheme.

You will own all groundworks engineering duties, work closely with the Project Manager and subcontractors, and ensure accurate setting out, QA, and on-site delivery throughout construction.