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Site Engineer - Groundworks + Substructure Contractor
Carrowhugh recruitment is currently recruiting for a site engineer to work on a large battery storage plant in Bridgewater, Somerset. This project is due to run until December 2026. The Sub-Structure specialist company have been established over 40 Years and take on Project's ranging in value from £5 million to £70 million.
The successful candidate will have 3+ years of dealing with similar Groundwork & RC Frame contractor type works and be extremely confident in their ability to set out.
There is also a promise of more work for the right candidates as the company have a lot more up and coming projects.
The Site Engineer - Groundworks + Substructure Contractor will also assist with the management of :

  • Request for Information (RFI)
  • Supply of Information
  • Rebar + Precast
    Other Key responsibilities of the Site Engineer - Groundworks + Substructure Contractor :
    • Setting Out – groundworks & structural – Use of GPS, total station & automatic levels
    • Coordinating site drawings
    • Daily liaison with the project team, design team, and subcontractors
    • Monitoring and recording of materials, plant, and logistics
    • Implementing QA procedures, concrete pre/post pour checks, RFI’s and resolves technical issues
    • Record keeping and reporting
    • Assist in maintaining and monitoring safe working practices on site.
      Specific Requirements of the Site Engineer - Groundworks + Substructure Contractor
    • Relevant Third level Degree
    • 3+ experience in a similar role
    • Previous Sub-Contractor experience
    • Previous projects experience on Construction/Civil Engineering projects (Residential, RC Frame, Retail/Commercial, Pharma, Datacentre, Hi-Tech)
    • Proficient in the use of GPS, robotic total station, and levelling equipment is essential
    • Excellent IT skills – knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navis works, Microsoft
      What's on offer for the Site Engineer - Groundworks + Substructure Contractor
      Known as a company to look after their staff well, The company are willing to pay around the £(Apply online only) a shift for the right person.
      Accomodation provided if needed
      If you wish to discuss further please do not hesitate to contact me.
      Thanks,
      Carrowhugh Group

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