Site Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer required for a busy civil engineering sites across Midlands.
Our client is a busy subcontractor on a major project and is looking for a good Engineers to add to their team on site, working on setting out external works, EMH (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulics) installation, some access roads and other civils work.
The Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer role will involve:
- Working for the main civils subcontractor on a large construction site.
- Inspection of EMH (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulics) installation as per design.
- Checking that correct Quality Control is adhered to.
- Ensuring activities are carried out in safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan.
- Maintaining health, personal safety and environmental standards.
- Knowledge of design and specification of all Mechanical and electrical Building Services systems - heating, cooling, ventilation, controls, etc.
- Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
- Coordinate meetings between client and contractor.
- Coordinate between site team and design team.
- Resolving technical problems at all levels.
- All setting out on site.
- Provide accurate and clear setting out for works. Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting.
- Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
- Arrange formal checking of setting out.
- Site surveys, as-built, inspections and monitor site works.
- Attending meetings on behalf of the main contractor.
- Working with the management team.
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- A degree in Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering or Electrical engineering
- Good Knowledge in Auto Cad
- Good construction engineering background
- 5+ year's experience in construction industry
- CSCS card
- Strong setting out experience
The following are desirable requirements:
- Successful experience at Assistant engineer level.
- Working towards achieving ICE Technician or Incorporated (preferred) level or equivalent.
- Able to articulate engineering concepts verbally to stakeholders and in written communication.
- IT Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel and Word proficiency
The role is an immediate start for around 10 months work to start with, and immediate start is available. Please apply online today or phone if interested
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 0323
Expected start date: 17/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Engineer roles across Grid Set Construction Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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