Civil Site Engineer

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Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer on behalf of a reputable civil engineering main contractor to work on new, upcoming projects in the West Yorkshire area initially.

A reputable main contractor with a strong presence in the North of England. A contractor who're known for their staff development and long staff tenures. Attracting & retaining talent from Tier 1 & 2 contractors. Recent growth has seen them surpass £300m turnover and each year dominating local authority frameworks in West & South Yorkshire. All work regional with no working away.

Initial work for the successful Engineer: public realm & highways around the Calderdale / Kirklees region. Local authority works for councils. Focusing on developing town centre/city centre spaces and transport routes. Values circa. £8m each.

Responsibilities include:

  • Setting out - using relevant kit

  • As-built surveys

  • QA

  • Quality control

  • Assisting Site Agent

  • Service location & avoidance

  • Managing sub-contractors

  • Issuing and amending permits

  • Temporary Works involvement on site

    Experience required:

  • Candidates should have proven experience as Site Engineer with a principal contractor on highways / heavy civils projects

  • Must be fully competent with working as PC and adept with documentation and site engineering processes.

  • Must be strong with quality related duties - QA, ITP's, ITR's

  • Must have experience with relevant kit: Total Station, Leica, Topcon etc.

  • Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree).

  • Must hold: CSCS card and full driving license.

  • Qualifications such as: SMSTS, Temp Works, CAT & Genny etc. are beneficial.

    Remuneration:

    A salary of up to £50,000 (dependant upon experience) plus:

  1. Company vehicle or allowance

  2. Fuel card - covering full business & part personal mileage compensation

  3. 28 days + statutory annual leave

  4. Up to 10% pension contribution

  5. Medical care

  6. Discretionary bonus scheme

  7. And more...

    This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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