Job Description: Site Engineer – St Austell Link Road Project
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Sector: Highways Construction
Contract Type: Freelance
About the Project
The St Austell Link Road project is a significant infrastructure development aimed at improving connectivity, easing traffic congestion, and supporting economic growth in the region. This high-profile project involves road construction, drainage, earthworks, and highway structures.
We are seeking a skilled Site Engineer with a strong background in highways to join our dynamic project team on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering this major project to high-quality standards, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
* Site Coordination & Supervision:
o Oversee day-to-day site activities to ensure work aligns with project specifications and design drawings.
o Coordinate with subcontractors, site teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of tasks.
* Technical Support:
o Provide technical guidance for highways construction processes, including earthworks, drainage, pavement layers, and structures.
o Interpret design drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Quality Assurance:
o Conduct site inspections and quality checks to ensure construction meets required standards and tolerances.
o Maintain detailed records of work performed and materials used for quality assurance and auditing purposes.
* Surveying & Setting Out:
o Perform setting out duties using total stations, GPS equipment, and other surveying tools.
o Check levels, alignment, and dimensions against project specifications.
* Health & Safety Compliance:
o Ensure all site activities comply with health and safety regulations.
o Conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks to promote a safe working environment.
* Stakeholder Communication:
o Liaise with the project manager, design team, and external stakeholders to address technical queries and resolve issues.
o Provide progress updates and maintain open communication with all project stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educational Background:
o Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience:
o Proven experience working on highways or infrastructure projects, with a thorough understanding of highways construction processes.
o Experience in setting out, surveying, and working with AutoCAD.
* Skills:
o Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
o Proficiency in surveying instruments (total station, GPS).
o Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and quality assurance processes.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Certifications:
o CSCS card (essential).
o SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable).
o First Aid at Work (desirable).
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