Site Engineer – (Civil Engineering)

Our regional contractor with an annual £20m turnover are now seeking a Setting-out Civils Site Engineer to join their successful team, due to an increase in tenders won.
They now require an ambitious and developing Setting-out Civils Site Engineer to initially work on a large site in Cheshire. With my client growing and working extensively across the region they will require services of the candidate across a possibility of sites around the North West.
As site engineer you will be responsible for day to day surveying and setting out duties.

Main responsibilities of the role
•Setting out of civil engineering and building works on various sites within the operating area.
•Ensure quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with specification.
•Operate and promote a high standard of health and safety and environment compliance, ensuring work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines.
•Understand and interpret the project drawings and specifications.
•Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team.
•Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for safe execution of the works.
•Plan and schedule the work and efficiently organise the site in order to meet an agreed programme of deadlines.
•Attend regular meetings with the Section Engineer/Sub Agent/Site Agent to update on progress of works.
•Supervise and monitor the site labour force through General Foreman and or supervisors, monitoring the work of any subcontractors to complete the work as per customer’s satisfaction.
•Oversee quality control and safety matters on the site, and ensure that regulations are adhered to.
•Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time.
•Oversee the selection and requisition of materials for use in the construction / maintenance, to check whether the materials are as specified.
•Supervise and ensure proper maintenance of materials and to advise on technology and modifications required for a simpler and cost saving mechanism.
•Prepare necessary paperwork for the completion of work and get it authorised by the Client after their inspection.
•Maintain standards of safety and comply with health, safety and environment management system requirements.
•Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

Skills and experience required
•Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng).
•Relevant CSCS card.
•CSCS 5 day safety qualification (IOSH or SMSTS).
•Experience working on a construction site with site supervision experience.
•Able to set out and level.
•Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations.
•Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station instruments.
•Experienced and confident in the setting out of earthworks and structures.
•Have some experience of AutoCAD.
•Fundamental understanding of bill of quantities.
•Excellent communication and people skills.
•Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
•Ability to develop friendly and professional customer focused relations with others.
•Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance.
•Flexible in working location