Site engineer

Role & responsibilities:

• Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives.
• Set out building, mark different levels and survey the site.
• Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
• Ensure that the materials used and the work performed are in accordance with the specifications.
• Oversee the selection and requisition of materials.
• Agree a price for materials and make cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project.
• Manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect.
• Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
• Communicate with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors.
• Plan the work and efficiently organise the RMC plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.
• Oversee quality control and health and safety matters on site.
• Prepare daily reports, work schedule reports, monthly reports, and any other reports as required.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Prepare logistics plan for material and labour.
• Ensuring project completion as per the set timeline.
• Attending any on-site meetings or events.