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The Company
Our client is a skilled civil subcontractor who holds over 20 years of experience within the construction industry, they have an extensive amount of experience dealing with various developments, however withhold specialties operating in groundworks, drainage and hard landscaping. They operate in various places around the UK and hold an impressive track record of delivering projects up to standard in a safely manor.
The Project
As a highly experienced Site Engineer you will oversee the groundworks package on a 9m new build residential development in North Yorkshire. Your role will focus on managing the technical and engineering aspects of construction, ensuring that the works are executed with accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to high standards.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;
- Valid CSCS Card
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
- Proven history of successfully delivering groundworks packages in excess of 2m
- Extensive background in the industry with at least 5 years of experience of operating in a Site Engineer position or similar for a leading contractor or subcontractor
Additional skills;
- IT Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Competent surveying techniques
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Skillful in maintaining high quality standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in utilising construction management software, CAD tools, and other relevant technology
- Possess a strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methods, and project specifications
The Role
- Job Title: Site Engineer
- Job Type: Long-term freelance
- Project: 9m new build residential development
- Location: York, North Yorkshire
- Duration: 10 - 12 months
- Reporting to: Visiting Contracts Manager
Duties
- Surveying
- Setting out
- Quality assurance
- Create as built surveys and log data
- Provide technical advice to project team members and clients
- Analyse and execute technical drawings, plans, and specifications
- Collaborate closely with the team to facilitate seamless project implementation
- Enforce safety protocols and regulations to ensure the safety of all site personnel
- Collaborate with other members of site staff to set up and uphold project schedules
- Identify and address any technical issues or challenges encountered during the construction
- Perform site surveys and establish reference points, lines, and levels for construction purposes
- Execute quality control protocols to ensure all tasks adhere to required standards and specifications
- Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and project plans
- Implement and oversee compliance with relevant building codes, regulations and environmental standards
- Assist in procuring materials and equipment, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timely delivery
- Develop and deliver regular progress reports, updates, and documentation to senior management and stakeholders
- Keep meticulous and precise project records, encompassing daily logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation
- Manage and coordinate testing of materials, equipment, and systems, ensuring they meet required standards and specifications
This is a long-term freelance position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Thomas Robertshaw - Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)
