Site Engineer

Portsmouth
1 month ago
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Site Engineer

A fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected contractor on a flagship Civil Engineering project, the first of its kind in 40 years. Our client requires Site Engineers with experience working for Earthworks contractors and knowledge of GPS/Machine Control plant.

Our client has a programme of work for the next 4 years and is recruiting for Site Engineers with Earthworks experience on a permanent basis.

Accommodation subsistence paid to employees who live over 100 miles from the project.

As Site Engineer you will:

  • Have experience working on a construction site with site supervision experience

  • Be able to set out and level using Total Stations/GPS/Machine Control

  • Be fully conversant with the use of AutoCAD

  • Reading and working from technical drawings and specifications

  • Ensuring quality, safety, and programme requirements are met

    Our client requires a Site Engineer with:

  • HND/HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering

  • A good understating of CDM and construction health & safety protocols

  • Valid CSCS and experience of robotic total stations

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Understanding of AutoCAD

  • Previous experience with bulk earthworks

    Salary and benefits include:

  • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

  • Company vehicle and fuel card

  • Paid annual leave, company pension scheme

  • £65 per night subsistence paid if working away from home

    If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

    We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.

    Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client

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