Site Engineer
A busy housing contractor have a requirement for a Site Engineer to manage remediation and ground works packages on new build housing developments in the Greater Manchester region.
Site Engineer role
Reporting to the Technical Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of groundworks packages including earthworks, piling, footings and foundation, drainage, roads and sewers, installation of utilities across multiple sites in the Greater Manchester region.
Duties & responsibilities will include:
- To be fully conversant with all contract drawings and specifications and their application to the works under construction
- To undertake the setting out of the works and carry out independent checks
- Quantify material requirements in advance for call off
- Waste management
- Carry out measurements and surveys and works completed by the Groundworks contractor
- Checking levels and boundaries
- Assist in the preparation of up-dating programs and resource requirements as works progress
- To assist in the measurement of the works with the Engineer's representatives
- Be conversant with the company's policies and manuals covering Health & Safety, Quality
Assurance and environmental issues
- Monitor Health & Safety on site and immediately report any unsafe working practices to the Site Agent
- To continuously liaise and provide information to the Site Manager and Contracts Manager when required
- To assist in ensuring work is carried out cost effectively
- To assist in ensuring a high standard of quality work and report any defects to the Site Manager
- To assist in maintaining site tidiness and cleanliness
- To assist in maintaining good public relations during the works
- To attend internal site meetings as required
Requirements for the site Engineer role:
- HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering or similar is ideal
- 5+ years in a Site Engineering role
- Experience in bulk earthworks and related works
- Capable of using Total Station Survey, EDM and GPS equipment
- Experience of AutoCAD
- IT literacy
- Proactive and good problem solving skills
The company are offering a competitive salary (dependant on experience), car allowance, annual bonus, 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, competitive pension scheme, life assurance, and a company bonus scheme.
How to apply
If you want to hear more about the Site Engineer role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on .