Site Engineer (Highways & Drainage)

Strabag Belgium NV; Radlett; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking an ambitious Site Engineer for a large-scale Civil Engineering project at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett in England. This role involves coordinating site activities, quality control, and adhering to safety procedures. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Civil Engineering and proven experience on infrastructure projects. The project aims to enhance freight transportation, promoting sustainable practices and community benefits. Join us to drive change and achieve climate neutrality by 2040.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on highways, civils, drainage projects.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities for quality control.
• Communicate with workforce and sub-contractors.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary.

Skills

Experience as a Site Engineer

Knowledge of Project Procedures

Ability to read and understand drawings

Understanding of safety procedures

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

If you are an ambitious Site Engineer looking for a new challenge on a large scale Civil Engineering project and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Experience working on highways, civils, drainage projects.
• Knowledge of Project Procedures.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.

We are seeking an ambitious Site Engineer to help deliverour contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.

• Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state-of-the‑artrail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space.
• The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion.
• Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years.
• The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.

Requirements

• Implement the relevant requirements of the Project Safety Management Systems within their area of responsibility.
• Managing and coordinating the site activities to ensure all setting‑out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Ensure that only the latest available information is used on site (Drawings and Specifications). Be conversant with this information.
• Produce / Review ITP’s to ensure quality controls are aligned with specification requirements.
• Implement these ITP’s during the control of the works, including the completion of inspections and records thereof.
• Complete and/or review RAMS for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Superintendents, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub‑contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Issue permits in accordance with the Control of Work Procedure (where trained and appointed to do so).
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work‑related discussions with client / designer / project.
• Adherence to Strabag policies and procedures.
• Attendance and contribution to Daily Co‑ordination meetings and Start of Shift briefings.
• Contribute to the planning of activities through development of the 4‑weekly programme. Monitor progress against this programme and communicate concerns to the Superintendent.
• Co‑ordinate surveying requirements with the site surveyors, including control establishment, setting‑out and volumetric checks.
• Promotes and ensures adherence to Management of Change procedures and ensure no works are undertaken without an assessment being in place.
• Undertake planned and ad‑hoc H&S inspections and ensure findings are communicated to the appropriate action owner.
• Ensure environmental controls are adequately assessed and implemented to all tasks through coordination with the environmental team.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

STRABAG UK