Site Engineer - Water / Civils

Our client is a Tier 1 main contractor that works in the water & civils sectors and they are looking to recruit for Site Engineers for their operations in Leeds.  

Description  

Reporting to Site Agent, the Site Engineer will take ownership of the survey control for the project and set out detailed works as per the contract drawings ensuring that checks are made on a regular basis.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Promote the company cardinal rules and establish safe working cultures and practices  

Offering technical advice on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives  

Managing the site and parts of construction projects  

Overseeing building work and ensuring the quality of the work  

Setting out, levelling and surveying the site  

Produce 2 week look ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent  

Produce site diaries and allocation sheets  

Production of ITP check sheets in line with the ITP and specification  

Ensuring the plans, drawings and quantities are accurate for calculations  

Supervising site security, health and safety  

Organising and overseeing material and human resources  

Managing the design documents supplied by the client  

Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis  

Liaising with the local authority to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws  

Reporting progress and other updates back to clients  

Planning the work efficiently and adapting to any setbacks or difficulties  

Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time  

Ensure work is delivered defect/snag free  

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:  

Essential  

Experience setting out on Civil Engineering projects  

Knowledge of construction methods, Health and safety and legal regulations  

Specific experience with drainage, earthworks, structures and water  

CSCS Card  

Cable avoidance training  

Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook  

Able to communicate well at all levels  

Desirable  

Have some experience with AutoCAD  

Temporary works Co-ordination  

Degree qualified in civil engineering or HNC or equivalent in civil engineering as a minimum  

NEBOSH or IOSH