Site Engineer Crewkerne
Posted 1 week ago by Girling Jones Ltd
£400 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Somerset
Summary: The role of Site Engineer involves overseeing civil engineering and groundworks for an 8-month contract project. The successful candidate will ensure the accurate setting out and execution of works while maintaining safety and quality standards on a busy civils site. This position offers potential for further opportunities within a rapidly growing company along the M5 corridor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out accurate setting out for all aspects of groundwork and civil engineering works (e.g., drainage, foundations, roads, levels, kerbing, ducting).
- Interpret and work from technical drawings, ensuring works are delivered as per specifications.
- Supervise works to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with method statements and risk assessments.
- Liaise with subcontractors, foremen, and project managers to ensure coordinated site activities.
- Maintain daily site records including material deliveries, inspections, and progress reports.
- Conduct as-built surveys and update drawings where necessary.
- Support health and safety initiatives and ensure best practices are followed on site.
- Contribute to weekly planning and reporting meetings.
Key Skills:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Proven track record working as a Site Engineer on civils and groundwork projects.
- Proficient with setting out equipment (Total Station, GPS, Dumpy Level).
- CSCS card (required); SSSTS or SMSTS (desirable).
- Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Competent in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office for reporting and technical documentation.
- Previous experience with a groundworks site.
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: Crewkerne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking a Site Engineer with strong experience in civil engineering and groundworks to join our team on a contract basis for an 8-month project. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality and safe project, working closely with the site team and subcontractors to ensure accurate setting out and execution of works on a busy civils site. This is a company that is rapidly growing up the M5 corridor so there is potential for further works after the role is completed.
Carry out accurate setting out for all aspects of groundwork and civil engineering works (e.g., drainage, foundations, roads, levels, kerbing, ducting). Interpret and work from technical drawings, ensuring works are delivered as per specifications. Supervise works to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with method statements and risk assessments. Liaise with subcontractors, foremen, and project managers to ensure coordinated site activities. Maintain daily site records including material deliveries, inspections, and progress reports. Conduct as-built surveys and update drawings where necessary. Support health and safety initiatives and ensure best practices are followed on site. Contribute to weekly planning and reporting meetings 3d modelling
Requirements: Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Proven track record working as a Site Engineer on civils and groundwork projects. Proficient with setting out equipment (Total Station, GPS, Dumpy Level). CSCS card (required); SSSTS or SMSTS (desirable). Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements. Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. Competent in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office for reporting and technical documentation Previous experience with a groundworks site