Site Engineer

1117256
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Athlone
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Negotiable

A Civil Site Engineer is required to work on civils/flood relief schemes in the midlands.

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A Site Engineer is required to work on large civils projects (flood relief schemes) in the midlands region.
The Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme commenced in 2017 and is scheduled to be substantially complete in 2025 with all available flood defence assets in place. There are eight individual flood cells in total and the main elements include the following;
· Construction of earthen embankments;
· Construction of reinforced concrete walls / masonry clad reinforced concrete walls;
· Installation of sheet pile walls
· Installation of pumping stations
· Installation of floodgates & glass walls;
· Piling for structural elements;
· Installation of culverts;
· All associated building and civil engineering works.
The works are spread out over the town of Athlone. The working hours will be 07:30 to 16:30 hours from Monday to Friday, inclusive.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must have at least 3 years’ experience with a main contractor on the construction of civil engineering projects. Experience of river / flood defence works would be an advantage.

Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 3 years’ experience with a main contractor on the construction of civil engineering projects.
  • Current Safe Pass Card.
  • Valid driving licence.
  • Use of own transport.

Roles and Responsibilities
The role requires the management of the day-to-day activities of a direct labour workforce of up to 25 personnel and specialist subcontractors. The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties for the Site Engineer:
1. Production of method statements and risk assessments and checking that works is carried out in accordance with such documentation.
2. Setting out including levelling / Total-station / GPS work.
3. Monitoring the works and ensuring that they are carried out in accordance with the design drawings and specifications.
4. Supervise civil engineering activities such as excavation, shuttering, steel-fixing, concrete works, pipe / culvert lifting and placing etc., and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety procedures and legislation
5. Daily record keeping, including Daily Allocation Sheets and Plant Sheets, site progress photographs.
6. Management of subcontractors.
7. Providing assistance with the procurement of goods and services.
8. Attending site meetings.
9. Liaising with the local authorities and stakeholders, including statutory agencies.
10. Quality management including pre pour inspections.
11. Ensuring that any specified environmental controls are implemented during the works.
12. Maintaining of as-built records.

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