Setting Out Engineer

Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £40,000-£48,000 DOE

Ref: GR1373

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description:

We have been engaged by a leading Civil Engineering sub-contractor based who, due to a period of significant 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 & commercial builders.

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.

·       Relevant Civil Engineering Qualification (HNC and upwards).

·       Strong understanding of Groundworks (preferably residential plot works)

·       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.