VGC Looking for Site Engineer Chesham at Chesham, Buckinghamshire Full Time

Site Engineer

Location – Buckinghamshire

The Site Engineer will is responsible for supporting the construction team with the technical and engineering aspects of the works, in particular: Method Statements, ITPs, Programme of the works, Construction process , Engineering specifications , Set out and measurement ,Quality control, certificate and compliance

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the client representative and designers over design issues/changes.
• Assist the site management team to manage sections of the work/specific sub-contract packages.
• Take responsibility for checking and keeping records of delivered material, to ensure all materials used on site are in line with the specification. To include adequate checks on subcontractor materials.
• Carry out checks on the sub-contractor’s setting out.
• Carry out checks for quality in accordance with the inspection and test plan throughout the contract and duly record.
• Establish records; calibration documents and check registers for all instruments on site, including subcontractor’s instruments. Keep accurate records for excavations, reduce dig, concrete pours, reinforcement etc. and convey to commercial team
• Carry out surveys of completed works to record as-built conditions.
• Establish method statements and inspection and test plans.
• Establish and monitor detailed programme with the aim of meeting the milestones of the Project general programme
• Take reasonable care for the safety of themselves and of any other person who may be affected by what they do or fail to do at work
• Co-operate with their employers or any other persons in the performance of their statutory duties

Skills & Experience

• The post holder will be educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically an Engineering discipline. A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience in a technical engineering role can be demonstrated.
• Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member of Institute of Civil Engineering or an international equivalent professional status.
• Demonstrable previous relevant experience within construction engineering, including Earthworks, Ground stabilisation, deep drainage and specially in deep foundations (secant piled or diaphragm walls)
• Experience of managing or assisting with the management of programmes of work, ensuring the project runs to schedule
• Experience in managing or assisting with the management on site, monitoring, dealing with subcontractors and finding solutions to problems that may cause delays or extra costs.
• Experience leading or assisting with the leadership of site teams and mentoring them to help built a solid project team.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of quality management. SMSTS Accreditation
• CSCS card

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