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Advance TRS; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a capable Civil Engineering professional to support site operations with precise setting out, interpretation of drawings, and strict adherence to quality and HSE standards. You will maintain survey equipment, prepare sketches, and assist in cost control while contributing to productivity targets on site.

Proven experience in setting out, drawing interpretation, and field records is essential, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Based on-site in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering knowledge and construction methods.
• Proficiency in setting out and interpretation of drawings.
• Understanding of quality systems and inspection processes.
• Awareness of HSE regulations and site compliance.
• Commercial awareness and cost control understanding.

Responsibilities

• Undertake setting out activities from primary control points provided by others.
• Prepare and issue sketches detailing installed setting out information.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Produce weekly measures of completed works and take-offs.
• Identify delays or productivity issues and escalate where necessary.

Skills

Setting out

Drawing interpretation

Quality systems

HSE compliance

Cost control

Team coordination

Survey equipment

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Control

• Undertake setting out activities from primary control points provided by others.
• Prepare and issue sketches detailing installed setting out information.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and tolerances.

Quality Assurance

• Produce and maintain accurate as-built drawings and records.
• Complete Quality Check Sheets in accordance with the Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries and progress documentation.
• Ensure works comply with project quality standards and specifications.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Prepare and complete Field Control Sheets.
• Deliver relevant site briefings, including task briefings and toolbox talks.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Identify hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure safe systems of work are followed.

Productivity & Programme

• Measure actual materials used and compare against theoretical quantities.
• Work to the weekly programme prepared by others and record progress achieved.
• Identify delays or productivity issues and escalation where necessary.
• Support continuous improvement in site efficiency.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Produce weekly measures of completed works.
• Undertake accurate take-offs and prepare material schedules.
• Understand and identify additional (variation) works outside the original scope.
• Assist in maintaining cost control within the allocated section.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction methods.
• Proficiency in setting out and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of quality systems and inspection processes.
• Strong awareness of HSE regulations and site compliance.
• Commercial awareness and cost control understanding.
• Effective communication and team coordination skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.