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The Role
The purpose of this role is to provide site engineering duties to several projects within the region. The Site Engineer will establish the level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly.

Key Responsibilities
Health, safety & environment
Promote the Cardinal Rules and establish safe working cultures and practices
Comply with company procedures and legal obligations
Promote and comply with environmental compliance
Deliver the works safely
Quality

Promote best practice
Comply with company procedures
Ensure work is delivered defect/snag-free
Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities
Site engineering

Establish the level and survey control for contracts
Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularly
Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements
Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time
Produce procurement schedules for the jobs and liaise with our procurement department to ensure the site has adequate resources to complete the tasks
Produce ITPs and Task Briefings
Produce a 2-week look-ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent
Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets
Key Measures and Targets

Accurate and timely setting out of the works
Timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects
Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries
Key Relationships

Develop good working relationships with the site workforce and the customers technical representative
About you

Essential

Previous experience in setting out on civil engineering projects
Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
Fully conversant with the use of robotic total stations or EDM instruments
Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering
Excellent communication skills
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Desireable

Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
Temporary-works co-ordination
CSCS card
Cable avoidance training
First aid training
NEBOSH or IOSH
Caring and investing in you

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
SSSTS or SMSTS - preferred
NVQ Level 4 (or above) in Construction Site Supervision, Civil Engineering or related field - essential
First Aid at Work - desirable
Valid UK driving licenceSpecific experience requiredMinimum 2 years experience in a setting out role
Strong background in heavy civil engineering works is essential
Water sector experience preferred (clean or waste water)
Competent with GPS, Total Station, AutoCAD and digital setting out tools
Experience working within NEC-based contracts and multi-disciplinary teams is an advantage

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