Site Engineer

Title: Site Engineer Location: Cardiff + working away from home (fully expensed) Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 + package Sector: New Build, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, Leisure Start Date: Immediate - ASAP The Company: Our client is one of the largest privately owned main contractors in South Wales and have a strong and robust client portfolio of blue chip companies across the UK. The company specialise within in New Build construction within the Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure sectors on projects typically between £2m - £15m in value. Projects are fast paced and can be anywhere across Wales and England. Site Engineer - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to join the team based from the Cardiff office based on site (location will vary). You will be responsible for assisting the Site Management team in the day to day aspects of fast paced new build projects. The role will report to a Contracts Manager. Site Engineer - the role * Establish co-ordinates from issued construction data supplied by the Design Team for boundary, main build, substructures, drainage and external works. * Check site levels and compare to supplied survey, confirm or alert Contracts Manager/Company Quantity Surveyor of any differences. * Existing Services: Establish physical location and/or request information. * Review Site Investigation Report and provide any relevant comments or concerns in conjunction with the Site Team. * Check documentation to establish any issues in relation to contamination, radon or similar. * Make arrangements for labour, plant and materials with the Team f Initial material requisitions for early operations. * Arrange site cabins and plant with Team ready for commencement. * Liaise with Buying Department for removal of excess excavated materials. * Check accommodation arrangements. * Assess, discuss and arrange with the Contracts Manager all labour requirements. Site Engineer - The person * Competent approach and knowledge of most forms of construction, ideally to include knowledge of traditional build and design and build contracts. * Positive and effective communication skills. * Several years’ experience at Site Engineer level * Experience working with regional or national main contractors * Relevant training completed. * A positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork is an essential part of this position in conjunction with our Site Teams. * Ability to stay away from home depending where projects are (fully expensed) The Reward: * Competitive salary * Company car allowance (potentially) * Company benefits package * Varied and unique projects * Continued projects Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)