Position: Site Engineer
Business Department: Bethell Construction
Positions: 2
Area: Greater Manchester
Job Summary
Take responsibility for setting-out the works in accordance with contract drawings / specifications to ensure that all constructed works accurately reflect the dimensions as detailed. To check construction works as they progress to verify that work is being constructed in accordance with the drawings / specifications. To work with partners, sub-contractors, directly employed operatives and other professionals to support this process and drive cost efficiency.
Principal accountabilities
SAFETY
Abide with all site safety rules, engage with the site management team to ensure that workplaces are safe.
Ensure that all operations caried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for the safety and welfare of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.
Assist in undertaking daily H&S briefings, toolbox talks and site inductions as necessary if requested by management
Provide input into Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) as directed by your line manager.
Ensure that all negative issues such as near misses, environmental incidents and customer complaints are fully investigated and reported to Board level.
Carry out site safety inspections on an agreed basis and forward to HSQE Dept in a timely manner.
CUSTOMER
Be an ambassador for the Company, always presenting a professional attitude towards the client.
Maintain an organised, clean and tidy site layout that promotes a positive image of both the Company and our Clients.
Have a good understanding of the Client s Requirements each project and construct the works on site to ensure they comply with these requirements.
Keep records of all correspondence with the client including Confirmation of Verbal Instructions (CVIs), Technical Queries (TQs). Ensuring data is captured and saved in correct CDE.
PEOPLE
Show respect to all site workers and implement measures to maintain a high morale amongst the workforce.
Management of site personnel as agreed with your line manager to ensure that efficient working is being undertaken, and the site workforce is motivated towards achieving the site objectives.
Engagement with subcontractors, coordination of their works, approving and acceptance of their works to the correct dimensional standards.
Work closely with the commercial team, record all work where there is a deviation from the contract drawings. Such records should include sketches and photographs and provide such information to the Quantity Surveyor in a timely manner.
Assist in development and mentoring of apprentices and Graduates
INTEGRITY
Regular on-site inspections to ensure Quality standards are being maintained and records correctly documented.
Timely reporting of non-compliance issues to senior management and closing out non-conformance in accordance with company procedures.
Ensure setting-out information is planned and executed in good time to ensure that trades have the necessary information to prevent delays.
Take responsibility for the safe handling of all surveying instruments and secure storage when not in use.
Carry out regular site checks to ensure that instruments are calibrated and maintained as necessary.
Take responsibility for the collection of all as-built information and prepare as-constructed drawings as required.
Regularly re-check key setting-out points to ensure that no disturbance of position.
Produce accurate material take-off quantities from contract drawings, collate this information with relevant specification data so that accurate material requisitions can be placed.
Keep accurate setting-out records, level books and field books until the completion of each project.
Take responsibility for the manufacture and safe storage of concrete test cubes and ensure all relevant information is collected to provide full audit trail.
Develop ITP plans and ensure hold points and correct documentation is produced and issued
Assist in compilation of as-built drawings and Health and Safety files
SUSTAINABLE
Continually check ongoing works to ensure adherence to the setting-out information to ensure that material wastage is being minimised
Consider recycling and re-use of materials whenever suitable opportunities arise.
Implement and monitor suitable measures to reduce the nuisance impact of our works on others
Implement and monitor any measures to protect the environment affected by our works
Review and ensure that suitable Environmental Management measures are implemented and maintained.
EXCELLENCE
Set out all baselines, offsets and other necessary reference information needed for the workforce to accurately construct the works in accordance with the contract drawings.
Continually check ongoing works to ensure that they are being executed within acceptable tolerances of the setting-out information and the contract drawings.
Check material deliveries are compliant with the specification and all relevant material data is maintained in accordance with the project Quality Plan.
Maintain accurate records of construction works under your control which should include, sketches, site records and photographs of the works as they progress.
Implementing the agreed Quality measures on site to suit the work scope and specification, maintain appropriate Quality Control documentation such as pre-pour inspections, dip sheets and drainage data sheets.
Maintain up to date drawings and documentation as required for the accurate building of the project including all drawing registers
Ensure all work is completed to the drawings and specifications. Initiating corrective action for any sub-standard work as it arises, target a zero-defect completion.
Pre-completion Quality inspections to target a zero-defect completion.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
CSCS accreditation
SMSTS 5-day accreditation preferable
Minimum 3-day first aid accreditation
Experience in setting out excavation/groundworks/concreting/drainage/highways
Full clean driving licence
ONC/HNC/HND/Degree qualification in construction-related studies preferable
Skills and knowledge
Good working knowledge of the construction industry and of all relevant trade disciplines
Good understanding of the CDM regulations
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products / internet and email
A good understanding of safe working practices / basic H&S requirements
Leadership, planning and organisational qualities
Ability to compare actual works with contract drawings
Achievement and results driven
Problem solver can apply a range of analytical techniques to understand complex information issues. Considers a range of options and their effects
Excellent planner/organiser
Ability to persuade others using logic and reason
A strong communicator with well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Understanding the importance of Company Image and promoting the Bethell brand.
Personal qualities
Positive commitment to safety
Able to cope under pressure and manage a wide range of priorities with multiple objectives
Flexibility of approach
Commitment to business success
Team player
Conscientious, trustworthy, open and reliable
Committed to partnering and integration
Committed to continuous improvement and innovation
Proactive approach to work
Motivated by results
Well-presented appearance