Site Engineer (Civil)

Datom Civil Engineering Limited are a family run business that has an opportunity for a Site Engineer.

Datom Civil Engineering has long term contracts secured with large principal contractors in and around Staffordshire and the West Midlands we seek the right qualified professional to come on board and strengthen our team in this area.

The ideal candidate will be currently working within the sector with the relevant experience and qualifications.

This role is primarily site based across several sites as and when required; with office attendance required for management meetings.

Summary of the Site Engineer Engineer role:

Deliver the section of works on time, understanding the project set-up, the roles played by different members of the team and details of the site and construction. Be fully aware of what has to be delivered and use this information to produce a short-term programme to complete the works required in this period.

Allocate tasks to Assistant Engineers and liaise with Trades Supervisors and manage the task to completion. Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed at the same time as the work to ensure that it is delivered to specification.

Oversee engineering requirements demanded in the delivery of the scope of work or on larger projects, of a subcontractor, to meet the construction programme, working and coordinating with larger teams.

Ensure all works and personnel meet all Health, Safety and Quality standards.

Site Engineer responsibilities:

Engineering

• Understand what you are building and proposed method of construction.
• Understand the engineering principles for the works to be constructed.
• Identify the need for Temporary Works and liaise with the Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Be responsible for setting out for line and level on the site, obtaining setting out details from the Construction drawings or CAD model.
• Take off materials in an auditable system and prepare requisitions, along with delivery schedules and material storage plan.
• Check accuracy of material schedules before calling off material (e.g. reinforcement, steelwork).
• Requisition and control hired plant requirements.
• Contribute to the development of Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed at the same time as the work to ensure that it is delivered to specification.Have detailed knowledge of Contract Specifications and requirements for compliance and accuracy

Understand construction methodology and Develop / Approve relevant procedures specific to their area of works.Follow procedures for checking work as it progresses.Enforce ‘hold points’ in the plan of work.

• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with the design and specification.
• Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished.
• Review all procedures on a regular basis to ensure they are as efficient as possible.
• Ensure the ‘Permit to Work’ system on the site is complied with.
• Be familiar with LEAN procedures and contribute to daily meetings.
• Liaise with Design Team to resolve technical issues (Raise TQ’s or RFI’s).
• Able to understand new and innovative technologies.Planning/ Programming
• Plan ahead for your section of works and determine resources required.
• Develop and monitor short term look-ahead programmes.
• Provide input and report progress to the project planner.

What the Site Engineer can expect in return:

• Salary - £26-35,000 per annum
• Company vehicle
• Fast tracked career progression

If this is of interest to you, please apply now and we will organise a time to speak in more detail.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Walsall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Site Engineer: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/06/2023
Reference ID: Site Engineer
Expected start date: 19/06/2023