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Role: Site Engineer
Location
Guildford (with additional coverage across Hampshire and Oxfordshire)
Salary
Up to GBP55,000 p/a (dependent on experience)
Additional
Company vehicle
Job Type
Full-time: Permanent
Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a background in highways and infrastructure projects, looking to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering major National Highways schemes?
We have an exciting opportunity with our client, a highly respected civil engineering contractor, who is looking to recruit an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of highways projects across the South. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a variety of infrastructure works including carriageway construction, drainage, surfacing, waterproofing, structures and associated highways improvements.
The ideal candidate will have previous setting out experience on highways or infrastructure projects, a strong understanding of quality assurance processes and specifications, and be confident working independently while supporting the successful delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out setting out using Total Stations, GPS equipment and traditional surveying methods.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and undertake basic material take-offs.
- Raise technical queries with designers and client representatives where required.
- Carry out inspections and testing to ensure works comply with project specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate site records and as-built information.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with ITPs, quality assurance procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Assist with programme delivery and coordinate with site teams and subcontractors.
- Monitor progress on site and identify any engineering or construction issues.
- Support the commercial team by understanding project costs and the value of works delivered.
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Required Skills
- HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum of two years setting out experience on highways or civil engineering projects.
- Previous experience working for a main contractor on infrastructure schemes.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- SSSTS.
- First Aid at Work.
- NRSWA qualification.
- CAT and Genny certification.
- Good understanding of ITPs, quality assurance processes and specification documents.
- Experience using Total Stations, GPS equipment and surveying software.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
- Flexibility to work both day and night shifts as project requirements dictate.
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What's On Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Company vehicle.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%.
- Life assurance scheme (4x annual salary).
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee benefits platform.
- A supportive and friendly business environment with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.
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.
Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
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