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 – 07912 465 208 / 0161 519 8368
 
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