Site Engineer

Our client is a Principal Contractor that works in the water sector and they are currently looking to recruit a Site Engineer to work on Wastewater Treatment projects in the North Yorkshire area.  

The purpose of this role is to provide site engineering duties to a number of projects within the region. The Site Engineer will establish the level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly.  

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to grow and develop as an engineer while gaining insight into the management of cost, programme and contracts. In addition, you will support and collaborate with the wider project team in the development of site-specific HSQE documentation.  

You will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of the project, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent, other engineers and site teams to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.  

Key Responsibilities:  

- Establish the level and survey control for contracts.  

- Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularly.  

- Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements.  

- Assist in the production and implementation of the required project plans, RAMS, ITP and check mechanisms.  

- Take part in the preconstruction review process and ensure that all stakeholder consents and permits are in place prior to commencement.  

- Be aware of the commercial performance of the contract and ensure that all possible variations are notified and suitably quantified.  

- Assist in the production of short-term lookahead with the Site Agent for day-to-day management of the site and resources.  

- Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets and maintain a photographic record of works on site.

Essential:  

- Previous experience of setting out on Water/ civil engineering projects  

- Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations  

- Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments  

- Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering  

- Excellent communication skills  

- EUSR clean water card  

Desirable  

- Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office  

- Temporary-works co-ordination  

- CSCS card  

- Cable avoidance training  

- First aid training  

- NEBOSH or IOSH