Site Engineer

Site Engineer - UK Civil Engineering - Runcorn
Role as Site Engineer

We are recruiting for a Site Engineer to join our Northwest UK Civil Engineering Division. The first project will be a GBP3m Roads and Street works project in Runcorn. You will be responsible for overall day to day setting out of the construction on site.

Key Responsibilities as Site Engineer:

• Setting out the works in accordance with drawings, specifications and site surveys
• Liaising with the project planning engineer regarding construction programmes
• Checking materials and work in progress for compliance with the specified requirements
• Resolving technical issues with employer s representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities
• Quality control in accordance with company procedures, method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans, all prepared by the project management team and by subcontractors
• Liaising with company or project purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements
• Supervising and mentoring Graduate and Trainee Engineers
• Measurement and valuation (in collaboration with the project quantity surveyor where appropriate).
• Providing data in respect of variation orders and site instructions
• Preparing record drawings, technical reports, site diary
• Carry out schedule of current condition before works commence
• Assist project management team to maintain and monitor safe working practices on site. This includes reviewing sub-contractor s health and safety plan, and writing method statements when required
• Set up drawing register and check drawings and specifications for adequacy and coordination
• Assist with managing any direct works undertaken on site
• Take responsibility for checking and keeping records of delivered material e.g. concrete, concrete blocks, hollow rib decking, reinforcement etc., to ensure all materials used on site are in line with the specification. (To include adequate checks on s/c materials also)
• Carries out snagging and de-snagging during construction process and prior to handover
• Actively manages own self development

Experience & Skills as Site Engineer:

• At least 3 years post qualification experience with good knowledge of the sector or experience within a project based organisation
• Articulate and numerate capable of delivering reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner
• Displays good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others including senior management
• Working knowledge of Temporary works and the Temporary works procedures
• Can demonstrate initiative and resilience and the ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
• Ability to build strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers
• The ability to assess, analyse and adapt their approach to the specific circumstances on any given project
• Manage and interrogate 3D models across a number of disciplines.
• Contribute to the project document control requirements.

Qualifications/ Training:

• Completed HNC/HND/ BEng in Civil Engineering or Construction
• Managing Safety in Construction training and First Aid
• Recognised safety programme, qualified and up to date
• Lifting Supervisor / Crane Awareness training

This is an excellent opportunity to join this privately owned construction and progress with them through to Site Manager level and beyond with a personalised development Plan.

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering - Runcorn