Site Engineer

Job Title: Drainage Site Engineer - Highways Project
Location: Southampton
Duration: 3 Months (initial, with potential extension)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: 340-360 per day

We are seeking an experienced Drainage Site Engineer to join our team on a major highways project in Southampton. The role involves hands-on engineering duties as well as leadership responsibilities, ensuring that drainage, earthworks, and highways activities are delivered to programme, quality, and safety standards.

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  Setting Out:
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    Accurately set out drainage works, earthworks, and highway alignments.
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    Ensure works are built in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
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  Site Engineering:
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    Provide technical support on drainage systems, earthworks, and road construction.
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    Carry out as-built surveys and maintain accurate records.
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    Monitor quality control in line with project requirements.
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  Management & Leadership:
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    Supervise and manage site gangs, subcontractors, and labour.
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    Act as the technical lead on site for drainage and highway activities.
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    Lead and coordinate daily site operations to ensure project milestones are met.
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  Health, Safety & Compliance:
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    Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety on site.
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    Ensure compliance with RAMS and company procedures.

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  Proven experience as a Site Engineer on large civil engineering projects.
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  Strong background in drainage, earthworks, and highways.
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  Proficient in setting out using GPS, robotic total station, and AutoCAD.
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  Experience in managing gangs and leading site teams.
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  Strong communication and organisational skills.
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  CSCS card (essential).
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  SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred).
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  Full UK driving licence.

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  Outside IR35 contract.
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  340-360 per day.
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  Initial 3-month duration with scope for extension.
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  Opportunity to play a key role on a major highways scheme in Southampton.