Site Engineer

The Job

My client is a small groundworks/civils subcontractor who is looking for a Site Engineer due to continued expansion as a business. You will be working on housing developments based around Cardiff and Swansea.

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for:

* Setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis

* Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy

* Ensuring that quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with Client specification

* Providing engineering support to ensure any technical problems are overcome

* Conducting pre-start site surveys

* Ensuring a timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects, working closely with the Project Manager and installation teams

* Operating and promoting a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance

* Site calibration checks

* Assisting in resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

To be successful in this position, the Site Engineer must have:

* Have previously worked on housing projects

* Have a proven track record of setting out on civil engineering projects

* Possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety and legal regulations

* A valid CSCS card

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with site-based team and Clients

* The ability to work effectively as part of a team

* Proven troubleshooting skills