Site Engineer

JacksonHyder; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to work on highways projects in the Guildford area. You will be responsible for setting out, reading construction drawings, and conducting inspections to ensure quality. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and necessary certifications. The role offers a generous benefits package including a company car, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Company car

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of setting out experience on infrastructure projects.
• Proficient with ITPs and quality assurance processes.
• Full UK driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting out using total stations and GPS equipment.
• Reading and reviewing construction drawings.
• Carrying out inspections to ensure work conforms to specifications.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of construction practices

GPS and total stations usage

Commercial understanding

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

SSTS card

First Aid training

NRWSA and Cat and Genny

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer in our Highways Division working on all elements of highways works (carriageway construction, surfacing, waterproofing structures, expansion joints, drainage, parapets, VRS, Ducting etc).

Ideally you will be located close to Guilford area and be willing to cover the National Highways Area which could include Hampshire and Oxford.

This role will be working both days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Setting out using total stations, GPS equipment, and to be able to undertake traditional setting out using profiles, batter rail and pegs
• Read and review construction drawings
• Undertake basic take-off’s
• Raising technical queries with designers and other members of the client team
• Have a good commercial understanding and know the difference between cost and value
• Carry out relevant inspections and testing to ensure conformance of the works with the design and specification

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of ITPs and quality assurance process and working with specification documents. You should have good leadership skills and understanding of construction practices and be able to work independently.

You will have a minimum of 2 years setting out experience working on infrastructure projects preferably with Highways with a main contractor. Must also have a CSCS card in the appropriate discipline and ideally educated with a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent. You will have a SSTS card, First Aid and NRWSA and Cat and Genny.

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel across the region.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• “The Great Escape” – leaving earlier on a Friday

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Equality of opportunity and adjustments: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Note on applications: Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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