Site Engineer

Location: Dartford

We are looking for someone with previous experience in working on Highway schemes and will ideally be located close to the M25. This role will be working days or nights depending on the project and occasional weekends.

Key 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-offs
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
Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures

Equal Opportunities

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 on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

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.
A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme
Company social calendar including 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 work earlier on a Friday

APPLY

Please send us your CV and a covering letter

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.