Setting Out Engineer

Site Engineer - Civils

Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Ref: GR1264

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Your new company:
Market-leading Civil Engineering contractor, operating profitably for the last 50 years, benefitting from continued workstreams from their key client network.

They specialise in a number of Civil Engineering disciplines including Infrastructure, Water, Marine and Energy and can offer variety with their works. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation who have an exceptionally high staff retention rate and who have a demonstrable track record of nurturing and promoting from within.

Your new role:
To set out Civil Engineering works on site accurately and to the required timescales; and communicate to site supervision, site workforce, mechanical plant operators etc. what Setting Out lines and levels are to be worked to.

• To check that all Setting Out is accurate and monitor the site workforce to ensure that they are working to the correct lines and levels.
• To contribute to the management of the construction works.
• To assist in the re-measurement and valuation of the contract.
• Provide assistance with New Tendering opportunities, surveys, bulk earthworks quantities and Value Engineering etc.
• To reinforce the Companies Health and Safety Practice and Procedures.

Duties will include:

• Liaise with the Customer, Clients, and Design Team to ensure that the correct information for Setting Out is obtained and made available in sufficient time and that all revised drawings and alterations to design are incorporated into the works timeously.
• To keep detailed and accurate records of all Setting Out information, dates etc.
• To keep detailed diary records of all activities on site daily
• To be aware of the construction programmes in order that Setting Out can be planned in advance of the dates when the works are to commence.
• To coordinate public utilities and obtain contemporary records of existing services located in the vicinity of the works.
• To assist the site management to develop Method Statements and Risk Assessments together with the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan and to observe the requirement of the CDM Regulations in the status of Principal Contractor.
• To assist the site management with the taking off of building materials.
• Comply with the requirements of the Company's Quality Procedure Manual.
• Supervise the quality of the works as delegated by site management.
• Plan areas of works identifying requirements for temporary works and plant.
• To assist the commercial department in the re-measurement of the works and to ensure that all additional works and design variations are recorded and reimbursed by the client.
• To provide assistance with new tendering opportunities, surveys, bulk earthworks quantities and Value Engineering etc.
• Continuously assess accuracy of all works.
• Strive to reduce costs and complete contract within budget.
• Build relationships with client, subcontractors & supply chain.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified to Degree/HND Civil Engineering
• CSCS card
• Knowledge of how to use modern surveying equipment.
• Ability to communicate with employees and direct labour.
• Ability to convey necessary information to Workforce, Sub-contractors, and Clients.
• Ability to build relationships with the Client's management team.
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator is desirable.
• CAD Knowledge and knowledge of ground modelling is desirable.

What to do next:
If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.

If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, don't hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.