Senior Engineer

Salary: £66,000 – £72,000 per year

Our client is currently seeking to employ a Senior Engineer for a permanent position based in Guilford. The role will be working as a Senior Site Engineer on Highways & Infrastructure projects. As the Senior Engineer you will be covering projects based around Guildford, Crawley and Sussex region.

This is a fantastic role for an Engineer with experience in roads & structures to take the next step in his career with a market leading company who have been at the forefront of the Civil Engineering Industry for many years.

As the senior Site Engineer your responsibilities will include:

* To be fully conversant with all contract drawings and specifications and their application to the works under construction

* To undertake the setting out of the works and carry out independent checks

* Quantify material requirements in advance for call off

* Assist in the preparation of up-dating programs and resource requirements as works progress

* To assist in the measurement of the works with the engineer’s representatives, engineer or clerk of works

* Be conversant with the company’s policies and manuals covering Health & Safety, Quality

* Assurance and environmental issues

* Monitor Health & Safety on site and immediately report any unsafe working practices to the Site Agent

* To continuously liaise and provide information to the Site Agent or Contracts Manager when required

* To assist in ensuring work is carried out cost effectively

* To assist in ensuring a high standard of quality work and report any defects to the Site Agent

* To assist in maintaining site tidiness and cleanliness

* To assist in maintaining good public relations during the works

* To attend internal site meetings as required

Requirements for the candidate:

* HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering or similar is ideal, but applicants with relevant experience and no degree will not be at a disadvantage

* 7+ years in a Site Engineering role

* Experience in highways, 278 works, Section 38 works, drainage, earthworks and structures projects

* Capable of using Total Station Survey and GNSS equipment

* IT literacy

* Pro active and good problem solving skills

* A Team player, good attitude and willingness to learn

For more info please send your CV for the attention of David Stevens at BCS Connect