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Site Engineer - Heavy Civil & Groundworks - Bury St Edmunds
A leading construction company is seeking a skilled and experienced Site Engineer to join our team working on a challenging highways project in Bury St Edmunds. This project will involve a range of complex heavy civil and groundworks activities, requiring strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety.
About the Project:
Your role will be crucial in ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of the heavy civil and groundworks package, which includes:
- Excavation & Earthworks: Overseeing the excavation, grading, and compaction of large areas of earth, including potentially challenging ground conditions.
- Foundation Construction: Providing technical support for the construction of complex foundations for the prison buildings, including concrete pours and reinforcement installation.
- Drainage & Utilities: Supervising the installation of drainage systems, utilities, and other underground infrastructure.
- Roadworks: Providing technical expertise for the construction of access roads, parking areas, and internal site roadways.
About the Role:
As Site Engineer, you will work closely with the Site Manager and other project team members to ensure the technical accuracy and smooth execution of the heavy civil and groundworks package. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Setting Out & Surveying: Accurately establishing control points, setting out lines, levels, and grades, ensuring the precise alignment and construction of all elements.
- Technical Support: Providing technical support to the site team, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and design requirements.
- Quality Control: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of workmanship and complies with project specifications.
- Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving technical challenges that arise during construction, providing solutions to ensure the project stays on track.
- Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of construction activities, including drawings, calculations, and reports.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven Experience: You posses any experience as a Site Engineer in the heavy civil and groundworks sector, with a proven track record of working on complex projects. Experience working on high-security construction projects is highly desirable.
- Technical Expertise: You have a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and materials related to heavy civil and groundworks, including excavation, foundations, drainage, and roadworks.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: You are a strong problem solver, able to think critically and find practical solutions to technical challenges.
- Technical Proficiency: You are proficient in using surveying equipment (e.g., total stations, GPS), CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D), and other relevant technical applications.
- Communication Skills: You are an effective communicator, able to clearly convey technical information to the site team, project managers, and other stakeholders.
To Apply:
If you are a skilled and motivated Site Engineer with a passion for heavy civil and groundworks, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to submit your application.
Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
