Site Engineer in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

The Job

My client is a small groundworks/civils subcontractor who is looking for a Site Engineer due to continued expansion as a business. You will be working on housing developments based around Cardiff and Swansea.

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy
• Ensuring that quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with Client specification
• Providing engineering support to ensure any technical problems are overcome
• Conducting pre-start site surveys
• Ensuring a timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects, working closely with the Project Manager and installation teams
• Operating and promoting a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
• Site calibration checks
• Assisting in resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

To be successful in this position, the Site Engineer must have:

• Have previously worked on housing projects
• Have a proven track record of setting out on civil engineering projects
• Possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety and legal regulations
• A valid CSCS card
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with site-based team and Clients
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Proven troubleshooting skills