Setting Out Engineer

Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £45,000-£52,000 DOE + package

Ref: GR1346

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description:

We have been engaged by a regional Civil Engineering sub-contractor based who, due to a period of sustained growth, have a requirement for an additional Site Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

The business primarily delivers groundworks packages, ranging in value, for some of the countries’ most revered housebuilders & large-scale commercial building contractors.

The successful Civil Engineer should have an understanding of piling works, concrete ring beams, roads and sewers.

Demonstrable experience of GPS control would also be advantageous.

Role & Responsibilities:

· To deliver setting-out works on ongoing contracts, ensuring that they operate within cost, productivity, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment targets.

· Ensure contracts are delivered safely on time, within budget and to programme.

· Maintain a good relationship with clients to avoid disputes.

· Have a high level of commercial awareness related to the works.

· Assure that all work is carried out to company safety, environmental, and Quality standards and to regularly communicate with staff and operatives.

· Carry out Safety Audits as required by line management.

· Ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.

Essential Criteria:

· Experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects.

· Civil Engineering qualification (Degree / HND or HNC)

· Strong understanding of Groundworks.

· Experience and understanding of how to use modern setting out equipment.

· Appropriate knowledge of health and safety polices.

· Have good working knowledge of IT systems, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

· Practice of prioritising time critical work.

· Excellent communication and liaison skills.

What to do next:

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.

If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.