Jobs in Grasmere

Site Engineer - Highways

Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering
Contract: Long-term opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project based near Penrith, Cumbria.

The role will involve taking responsibility for the delivery and control of site works across both self-delivered and subcontracted packages, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and in line with programme and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out setting out and dimensional checks across site activities
Maintain accurate survey records and produce as-built drawings
Read and interpret engineering drawings, including earthworks, drainage and reinforcement
Maintain detailed daily site records and site diaries
Validate allocation sheets and site documentation
Manage specific site operations and coordinate subcontractors
Monitor progress against the construction programme
Provide input into weekly programmes and short-term schedules
Produce Works Package Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments
Produce and brief Permit to Dig documentation
Deliver daily activity briefings and task briefings
Carry out site safety inspections and hazard identification
Ensure works are carried out in line with project health, safety and environmental requirements
Complete and maintain quality documentation, check sheets and site records
Identify and raise quality or workmanship concerns
Support and supervise graduate and trainee engineers
Assist with environmental compliance relating to noise, dust, ecology and other site impacts

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

2-3+ years' experience working as a Site Engineer
Previous experience delivering highways or major civil engineering projects
Experience working for a Tier 1 or major contractor
Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
Strong setting out and surveying experience
Good understanding of construction drawings and technical specifications
Strong knowledge of construction health and safety requirements
Experience managing subcontractors and site activities
Ability to work independently and take ownership of work packages
Strong communication and coordination skills
Valid CSCS Card
Full UK driving licence
SSSTS or SMSTSExperience in one or more of the following areas would be particularly relevant:

Earthworks
Drainage
Pavements
Roadworks
Structures
Communications infrastructure

Desirable Experience

Basic knowledge of Temporary Works
Understanding of utilities
Understanding of lifting operations
Working towards a recognised professional engineering qualification

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for a Site Engineer to join a major UK highways programme and gain further experience delivering complex civil engineering works within an established project team.

The position would suit someone who is confident with setting out, site coordination and technical delivery and is looking to develop further within major infrastructure.

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful