Site Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Role Type: Permanent, Full-time

Company Description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

  • United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
  • United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
  • United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
  • United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

Job Description

To support the engineering department in the delivery of site-based engineering duties. You will produce temporary works designs and deliver a complete range of Civil Engineering services from scheme concept through to detailed design and construction monitoring

  • Produce layouts and detailed drawings for the inclusion in the tender process
  • Produce as built drawings based on redlines provided by project managers / engineers
  • Checks dimension design data early, raising technical queries to eliminate delays from insufficient information
  • Setting out civil works via the use of GPS co-ordinates and point cloud.
  • Produce traffic management drawings (site route maps)
  • To procure and deliver setting out information on site / undertake surveys
  • Ensuring Permit to Dig, Temporary Works and other safety systems are implemented
  • To assist the construction supervisor/project manager in the management of site staff and provide technical advice/assistance where required
  • Assist project managers / engineers with temporary works designs for ongoing projects
  • Engaging with third parties in communicating aspects of the design that require explanation or clarification
  • Provide feedback to supervising engineers / managers on the effectiveness of materials, specialist contractors, plant and designers being used on site.
  • Collate, update and file documents electronically onto the main server
  • To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
  • To comply with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.
  • To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
  • Behave in a professional and appropriate manner
  • Responsible for the safety, quality, productivity and accuracy of their own work.
  • Be punctual, polite & respectful at all times
  • Travel within the UK to various site locations shall be required regularly.
  • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the department head.

Qualifications

Competencies: Knowledge & Experience

 

  • Minimum of two years’ work experience in civil engineering and/or earthworks
  • Minimum HNC/HND qualification in Civil Engineering
  • Experience and up to date knowledge of surveying software
  • Must be computer literate and specifically knowledgeable in MicroStation/AutoCAD and proficient using Microsoft office
  • Experience of 3D scanning, point cloud and Building Information Management systems (BIM) would be highly advantageous.
  • Experience with codes of practice for concrete and steel work design (EN & BS codes)
  • Experience in co-ordination of the civil/structural works, completion of construction activities, reviewing contractor method statements and ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and contract requirements during design and on site
  • Ability to discuss complex technical issues and with key stakeholders, ability to persuade and influence
  • Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations the Designer and principal contractors role
  • Good timekeeper
  • Responsible, conscientious, punctual, highly organised, self-motivated and able to work under pressure, both on own initiative and as part of a busy team.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Core Value Behaviours

 

  • Takes responsibility for decision-making, with autonomy and within the guidelines of the work instruction, for their workplace, and for their productivity. Ability to work well with others
  • Enquires and seeks guidance, in order to understand the processes and associated industrial applications.
  • Consistently and reliably deliver expectations in safety, production, quality, ethics and self-development
  • Follows the specified procedures and controls and be personally responsible and accountable for their production work and personal development
  • Committed to Equality and Diversity
  • Reflect on current and past performance and provide information and recommendations for continuous improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of working practices, and training and development requirements
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