Site Engineer

Fawkes and Reece

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 12 days

Preston, Lancashire PR3 3XR, England

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A national house builder is seeking a Freelance Site Engineer to support new build housing developments in the North West region until the end of the year, with a possible extension.
The role involves acting as a liaison between the site team and the technical team, providing technical guidance, reviewing engineering designs, and coordinating as-built surveys.
Candidates must have a strong engineering background in the House Building Sector, with essential experience in technical support for roads, sewers, earthworks, and foundations, as well as familiarity with Section 38 and Section 104 agreements.
A minimum of HNC in Civil Engineering is desirable, and candidates should be proficient in engineering software such as AutoCAD, PDS, and Microdrainage.
Pay is a day rate to be agreed based on experience, and interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs or contact the recruiter for more information.

Site Engineer

A national house builder have a requirement for a Site Engineer on a Freelance basis (until the end of the year, possible extension), to provide support on new build housing developments in the North West region.

About the Site Engineer role

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will be the link between the site team and the technical team providing technical guidance for new build housing developments.

Duties to include:

Assist the Technical and Commercial Departments in issuing tender drawings to contractors, assessing them upon return and then formally awarding the works.
Review engineering designs to ensure their cost effectiveness and build ability
Co-ordination of as-built surveys
Agree issue with external bodies (within remit of cost and programme) e.g. technical approvals of S104, S38
Instructing Consultants to vary or amend designs (within remit of cost and programme)
Acceptance of quotations for service connections (within remit of budget) Work within budgets set by others and report any potential overspend
POS, S38, S104 adoptions. Inspect road and sewer works form commencement to formal adoption by Local Authority; ensure works are carried out within an agreed budget and timescale.
Obtaining plot to postal addresses
Obtaining service connection quotations
Prior to legal completion of all new homes, ensure the appropriate driveways and footpaths are completed to agreed standards.
Answer queries from site on engineering issues

Experience required:

Good engineering knowledge from previous experience of working within the House Building Sector (essential)
Experience providing technical support/supervision on roads, sewers, earthworks, foundations and services (essential)
Understanding of Section 38 and Section 104 agreements (essential)
HNC or above in Civil Engineering (desirable)
Track record in delivering building control approvals
Experience of managing external consultants
Demonstrate background in preparing schedules of work
Keen eye for detail and ability to process technical information
Comfortable using engineering related software like AutoCAD, PDS and Microdrainage

Pay - day rate to be agreed, dependant on experience.

If you want to hear more about the Site Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on .

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