At a Glance
- Tasks: Support site operations with earthworks and civils engineering tasks in Leicester.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on innovative construction projects.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience and develop your engineering skills in a real-world setting.
- Other info: Contract role for approximately 6 months, weather-dependent.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on construction projects while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in earthworks or site engineering, CAD skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Contract Duration: Approx. 6 months (weather permitting - earthworks progress is dependent on suitable ground/weather conditions).
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support site operations across Leicester for an approximate 6-month contract. The role combines earthworks engineering (volume calculations, testing and as-built data monitoring) with civils engineering support (extracting data from drawings and producing as-built drawings). Please note this is a weather-dependent role - earthworks progress may be affected by ground and weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Earthworks Engineering
- Undertake volume calculations for cut/fill and earthworks operations
- Monitor and manage compaction/material testing throughout the works
- Track and manage as-built data as earthworks progress
- Liaise with site teams to ensure earthworks are executed to specification
- Site Engineer:
- Extract and interpret data from technical drawings
- Produce accurate as-built drawings reflecting completed works
- Maintain up-to-date records to support project documentation and handover
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Earthworks Engineer and/or Site Engineer, ideally with exposure to both disciplines
- Strong working knowledge of volume calculation methods and earthworks monitoring
- Competent in using CAD/drawing software to extract data and produce as-built drawings (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or equivalent)
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
- Good communication skills for liaising with site teams and reporting
What You'll Need to Bring
- Own transport
- Own laptop, loaded with relevant civils/earthworks software (e.g. CAD or equivalent for drawing extraction and as-built production)
What's Provided
- Surveying equipment will be supplied by the company
Additional Information
- Duration: approx. 6 months, subject to weather and site progress
- Locations: Leicester
Site Engineer in Leicester employer: Quint Construction Services
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Contact Details:
Quint Construction Services Recruitment Team
