Site Engineer - Regional Civils - Swindon area

My client is a Leading National Civil Engineering Contractor

They specialise in the following sectors;

They are about to break ground on a new Civil Engineering project in the Swindon area and are seeking to engage a Site Engineer with a strong background in Highways, Earthworks and Drainage, ideally.

The project forms part of a major new development and comprises the construction of a new highway off of an existing roundabout with significant earthworks, drainage, kerbing and other associated works such as the construction of balancing ponds and hard and soft landscaping woks.

The estimated duration of the project is 18+ months commencing from the start of April 2025.

Currently my client is open to considering those seeking contract or permanent positions.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out using total stations, GPS equipment, and to be able to undertake traditional setting out using profiles, batter rail and pegs
Read and review construction drawings
Undertake basic take-off's
Raising technical queries with designers and other members of the client team
Have a good commercial understanding and know the difference between cost and value
Have a good commercial understanding and know the difference between cost and value *Carry out relevant inspections and testing to ensure conformance of the works with the design and specification
Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures

Skills Required

The company are seeking a proactive problem solver and confident communicator, who has the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals.

The ideal candidate will have previous civil engineering experience, particularly highways schemes working for a main contractor.

Must also have a CSCS card in the appropriate discipline and have a BSc/ HND/ HNC qualification or equivalent.

You will have a SSTS card as well as ICE membership.

Skills Required

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region.

A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Benefits Package (For permanent staff)

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme

Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events

A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career

Leaving work earlier on a Friday