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Site Engineer

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Position Overview:

Job Title: Site Engineer

Location: Exeter / Southwest

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Company:

Main contractor with a 30-year trading history, specialising in new build care homes with a turnover exceeding £100 million.

Benefits:

Mileage: .25 per mile

Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave

Pension: 3% employee contribution

Bonus: After qualifying period (3-5K)

Work Hours: Early finish on Fridays

Job Role & Responsibilities:

Overseeing site engineering / setting out for new build care homes, including work on car parks, drainage, foundations and 278 works
Ability to read technical drawings and set out work using robotic kit to tight tolerances.
Collaborating with the Site Manager and attending management meetings.
Produce takes offs from drawings
Ensuring tasks align with project timelines and standards.
The role will include travel to various sites around the region with some working away from home
Requirements:

Experience: Previous experience as a Site Engineer.

Education: HND/HNC in Civil Engineering.

Skills: Proficiency in robotic setting out equipment. (Leica, total station)

License: Full UK driving license.

Company Culture: The company promotes a relaxed yet hard-working team environment with potential for career progression.

This opportunity is ideal for those with civil engineering experience, looking for career growth in a supportive and progressive environment within the care home construction sector.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

TSR are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

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