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Annual Salary: £35,000
Great benefits package (Bonus / 33 days' leave / Pension / Discounts etc.)
Location: Near to Newark
Job Type: Full-time / PermanentDue to promotion and expansion of the site, my client is looking for a suitably qualified Junior Site Engineer who can contribute to the success of their quarry operation near to Newark.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Site Management Team, providing technical support and ensuring the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of the site.

If you have a passion for civil engineering or mining and quarrying projects and are looking for a role that combines technical challenges with professional development, this position is certainly for you.

This role comes with a clear sucession plan, so there's significant opportunities to develop your career.

Day-to-day of the role:

Work alongside the Site Management Team to provide technical support, ensuring safe and efficient site operations.
Establish survey controls, conduct monthly surveys, and report findings to contribute to operational excellence.
Produce accurate and timely reports detailing site progress and performance metrics.
Support business planning activities through accurate forecasting of site performance and operational monitoring.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements through diligent record-keeping and preparation for audits.
Utilize modern surveying equipment, computer modelling systems (including LSS and AutoCAD), and drone technology to enhance site operations.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience in setting out, and reporting of civil engineering or mining and quarrying projects. This will also include reading and understanding CAD designs.
Educated to degree/HNC level or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Proficient in modern surveying systems and equipment.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable: Experience with LSS/AutoCAD, drone operation, NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, Quantity Surveying experience, CSCS Card, First Aid Training.Benefits:

Competitive annual salary of £35,000.
Superb annual bonus.
Generous holiday allowance of 33 days.
Comprehensive pension scheme.
Discount schemes for major retailers.
Opportunities for professional development and training.This role requires a professional approach, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work energetically within a team. You will spend most of your time on-site, with occasional travel for operational or training purposes, which may include overnight stays.

Please Note - You will need to ALREADY be within a reasonable and sustainable commute of the site near to Newark. without the need to relocate. You will also need full rights to work in the UK - No Exceptions

To apply for the Junior Site Engineer position, please submit your CV and a few lines detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role

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