Site Engineer

Responsibilities

• Checking technical designs and drawings for accuracy and to ensure that they are followed correctly
• Supervising contracted staff
• Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, local authority employees, architects and other professionals, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager
• Providing technical advice and solving problems on site
• Preparing site reports and logging progress
• Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to
• Organizing materials and ensuring sites are safe and clean
• Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available
• Providing technical advice and suggestions for improvement on particular projects
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment as required
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best contracts
• Authorizing technical drawings and engineering plans
• Drawing up work schedules and communicating any adjustments to crew members and clients

• BSc in Civil or Architectural Engineering only
• Minimum Experience:
  
  3 years in extensive & rich knowledge of site & building construction supervision
• Good knowledge of the local construction market requirements
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings
• Strong site coordination and communication skills