Site Engineer
Site Engineer
Surrey
£400 per day
Initially 3-month contract
Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a public sector client to recruit a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a high-profile construction project. This role is crucial in ensuring engineering works are delivered to specification, on time, and with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver precise site engineering control and implementation of works, ensuring quality from the outset.
Produce and brief Task Briefing Sheets and Method Statements for site activities.
Undertake setting out from primary control data provided.
Support the Permit to Dig process and brief workforce accordingly.
Conduct on-site safety inspections and hazard identification, contributing to safe systems of work.
Provide detailed sketches and as-built records for all completed works.
Manage subcontractors—monitor attendance, track progress, and give instructions to ensure contractual deliverables.
Maintain quality control on-site, resolving or escalating issues as needed.
Produce accurate daily diaries covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and work outputs.
Your Background:
Relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction, or a related technical field.
Proven experience in site engineering, ideally on publicly funded infrastructure or construction projects.
Knowledge of construction safety protocols, method statements, and Permit to Dig
Strong communication and technical documentation
Proficiency in interpreting drawings, setting out, and maintaining accurate records.
Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
During the Interview, We May Ask You About:
Your experience managing setting out and subcontractor activities.
Examples of contributing to safe systems of work or issuing Permits to Dig.
How you’ve recorded and managed daily resources or quality issues.
Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas – (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)
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