As the site engineer, your input to construction projects will be technical, organisational and supervisory. You'll set out and determine the location for infrastructural installations, and will apply designs and plans to mark out the site. You'll also share responsibility for site security, health and safety and the organisation and supervision of material and human resources. Working as part of the site management team, you'll work alongside and liaise with:

• construction managers
• engineers
• planners
• subcontractors
• supervisors
• surveyors.

Responsibilities
As a site engineer, you'll need to:

• act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
• set out, level and survey the site
• check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
• ensure that all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the specifications
• oversee the selection and requisition of materials
• manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
• liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
• carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors - this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects
• day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
• prepare reports as required
• resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Working hours
The working week is usually 8 hours Monday to Friday but may include early starts or late finishes. Some weekend working may be necessary to meet deadlines.

You will need to show evidence of the following:

• communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, such as construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers
• organisation skills and a methodical approach to work
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• accuracy and attention to detail
• negotiation skills
• strong teamworking skills
• excellent IT skills
• flexibility
• project-management skills
• knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation
• a driving licence.

If interested please email your CV