Graduate construction site engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Carney Construction are looking to add Graduate Site Engineers to their team as a direct result of a very busy order book.
Location: Aylesbury (sites based in the region)
As part of a wider engineering team comprising the Junior Engineer/Graduate Engineer will assist the senior staff and ensure the site teams have up to date information and the required documentation to allow work to proceed safely, on time and productively. They will ensure accurate records are compiled to fulfil our clients obligations with regard to quality assurance.
Good working relationships will be required with the other team disciplines –
Surveying, Commercial, Planning, Quality, and Health, Safety and Environment.
Impact and Key Deliverables:
Intimate knowledge needs to be maintained of the IFC Drawings, Specifications, Technical Standards, Inspection and Test Plans, and the Mass Haul quantities and destinations for each earthworks Asset in the section of work being undertaken.
- Possess the ability to translate that knowledge into accurate construction on site with minimal NCR’s / rework through effective communication with the Works Managers and Foremen.
- Ensure any defects are highlighted as soon as possible, corrective action is proposed and agreed with the Client quickly and remedial works / repairs carried out with the minimum of disruption. Ensure all other members of the team learn from the error so mistakes are not repeated.
- Assist the foremen and supervisors with receiving the Permit to Break Ground and regularly review the working area and any services present to ensure no service strikes occur.
- Ensure Quality Assurance forms are completed for every section of work, accurately reflecting the as built construction. Ensure these are signed off by the client in a timely manner.
- Review daily Allocation Sheet data and highlight any additional works, missing items, poor record keeping and ensure the Commercial team receive an accurate record of the works each day.
- Assist the Project Managers with the production of the 2 weekly look ahead programmes
- Assist the survey team with site surveys when required.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Preferably experience of civil engineering, but certainly a strong interest in the discipline.
Basic knowledge of modern survey / setting out techniques, software used, limitations and applications of the various techniques.
Please send us your CV and we will be in touch.
Thank you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Salary from £25K
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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 Graduate construction site engineer roles across J Carney Construction'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 £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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