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Site Engineer
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Site Engineer
Location: Cardiff
Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Package
The Opportunity
A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to join its growing team in Cardiff.
Working across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout South Wales and the South West, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex schemes across highways, structures, drainage, earthworks, public realm and infrastructure, working in partnership with both public and private sector clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a healthy pipeline of secured work, modern surveying technology and genuine opportunities for career progression into Senior Engineer and Site Management positions.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
- Setting out works in accordance with project drawings and specifications
- Establishing site control and maintaining accurate survey data throughout construction
- Producing and maintaining as-built records and quality documentation
- Carrying out site surveys using modern GPS and robotic total station equipment
- Monitoring quality and ensuring works comply with project specifications
- Supporting the Site Manager with programme planning and daily site activities
- Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring technical compliance on site
- Managing engineering documentation, permits and inspection records
- Resolving technical queries with designers and project teams
- Ensuring all works comply with health and safety legislation and company procedures
- Assisting with temporary works coordination where required
- Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and the wider project team
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About You
- Previous experience as a Site Engineer within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector
- Strong setting out experience using GPS and robotic total stations
- Experience delivering highways, drainage, earthworks or infrastructure projects
- Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes and as-built documentation
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- CSCS Card
- Full UK driving licence
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Company Profile
This respected civil engineering contractor delivers a wide range of infrastructure and engineering projects throughout Wales and the South West. With expertise spanning highways, earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures and public realm improvements, the business has established an excellent reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working and successful project delivery. Continued investment in technology, training and people makes this an excellent environment for ambitious engineers looking to develop their careers.
What's in it for you?
- 💰 Up to £55,000 + Package
- 🚗 Car allowance or company vehicle
- 🏗️ Diverse civil engineering and infrastructure projects
- 📈 Excellent career progression opportunities
- 📡 Modern surveying equipment and technology
- 🤝 Supportive and experienced project teams
- 🌴 Holiday and benefits package
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.
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