Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Maidstone

My client is an established infrastructure specialist within the civil engineering, energy, tunnelling and water sectors, and with the recent award of a long-term delivery programme are recruiting for a Site Engineer to join their Operations Team on the Southern Water framework.

Initially working on remediation packages, bridge structure repairs and trunk sewer barrels across road/rail schemes in Kent, candidates will report into the site agent and provide engineering support on water infrastructure/non-infrastructure projects or programme of projects from inception through to completion.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Establishing survey control and setting out various infrastructure packages.
• Health & Safety on-site.
• Producing ITP’s, task briefings, 2-week look ahead plans, site diaries and allocations sheets.
• Recording associated paperwork and QA.
• Supervising direct and subcontract labour on-site.
• Completing site surveys.
• Conducting daily briefings and site inductions.
• Checking technical designs and drawings to agreed programme.
• Quality checks and defect/snagging works.

Successful candidates will possess:

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• +5 years’ experience setting-out on civils/water infrastructure projects.
• Valid CSCS, First Aid and SSSTS/SMSTS accreditation.
• Fully conversant with Robotic Total Stations and AutoCAD.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety and legal regulations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Temporary Works Coordinator, IOSH or NEBOSH (Desirable).
• Valid UK driving licence to allow travel to live projects across the Hampshire, Kent and Sussex regions.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive change within a growth sector that offers academic and career progression into Senior Engineer or Site Agent positions, and exposure to challenging projects.  My client is looking to interview immediately so please apply today.