Setting Out Engineer

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Full time
Location: Bedford
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Category:
Site Engineer - Highway Works & Groundworks - A421 road improvements

A leading civil engineering firm

is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Engineer to join our team working on a major highways and groundworks project in the St Neots area. This exciting opportunity will involve providing technical expertise and oversight for a wide range of civil engineering works, ensuring the project's successful completion on time and within budget.

About the Role:

As Site Engineer, you will work closely with the Site Manager and other project team members to provide technical guidance and support throughout the construction phase. Your key responsibilities will include:

Setting Out & Surveying:

Accurately establish control points, set out lines, levels, and grades, ensuring the precise alignment and construction of all elements. Technical Support:

Provide technical guidance to the site team, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and design requirements. Quality Control:

Implement and monitor quality control procedures, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of workmanship and complies with project specifications. Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting:

Identify and resolve technical challenges that arise during construction, providing solutions to ensure the project stays on track. Documentation:

Maintain detailed records of construction activities, including drawings, calculations, and reports. Coordinate with Contractors:

Liaise with contractors and subcontractors, providing technical guidance, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with design intent. Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven Experience:

You possess multiple years of experience as a Site Engineer in the highways and groundworks sector, with a proven track record of working on complex civil engineering projects. Technical Expertise:

You have a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and materials related to highways and groundworks, including excavation, foundations, drainage, and roadworks. Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:

You are a strong problem solver, able to think critically and find practical solutions to technical challenges. Technical Proficiency:

You are proficient in using surveying equipment (e.g., total stations, GPS), CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D), and other relevant technical applications. Communication Skills:

You are an effective communicator, able to clearly convey technical information to the site team, project managers, and other stakeholders. To Apply:

If you are a skilled and motivated Site Engineer with a passion for highways and groundworks, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to submit your application.

Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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