Site Engineer / Site Setting out engineer

Kenton Black Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Site Engineer for a project at Dover Docks. This role involves overseeing the installation of new services and drainage systems within the docks, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in complex project delivery, with a strong background in setting out and surveying. This exciting opportunity allows you to work on significant upgrades in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a skilled team and contributing to the successful execution of essential infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in delivering complex projects.
• Relevant CSCS certification and computer competence required.

Responsibilities

• Setting out using total stations and traditional methods.
• Reading and reviewing construction drawings for accuracy.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Setting out

Surveys with robotic total station

Quality Assurance (QA) check sheets

Working with subcontractors

Reading construction drawings

Education

Civil Engineering related qualification

Tools

Robotic total station

Computer software

Job description

We have a requirement for a Consultant Site Engineer to work on Dover Docks from 17/4/25 – 28/4/25 for holiday cover.

The client is carrying out the upgrade works to the former boat yard within the Dover Western Docks. This will comprise installing new services, drainage, and modular buildings as part of the new EES checks. There are also works to be undertaken in the Eastern Docks.

Experience required will be in setting out and surveys with robotic total station, locating existing services, working around live services, completing QA check sheets and diary, and working with subcontractors.

Site Engineer / Setting out Engineer Role Details:

1. Setting out using total stations, and to be able to undertake traditional setting out
2. Read and review construction drawings
3. Undertake basic take-offs
4. Raise technical queries with designers and other members of the client team
5. Ensure all work complies with quality, safety, and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures

What We Are Looking For:

1. Minimum 5 years experience delivering complex projects
2. Relevant CSCS
3. Computer competence
4. Civil Engineering related qualification
5. Successful experience as a site engineer