Job Description

Job Description: Structural Engineer

Location: Somerset Area, Taunton, Chard etc

Type: Contract

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Structrual Engineer to start working with one of our clients on various projects. The jobs can vary from bridge replacements, culvert replacements, deveg schemes etc. Works can be anything from a couple of weeks through to long term projects, so you would be expected to travel between the sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Structural engineer

* Establish the level and survey control for contracts

* Survey the sites and create reports based on your findings

* Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements

* Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time

* Produce procurement schedules for the jobs and liaise with our procurement department to ensure site has adequate resources to complete the tasks

* Produce ITPs and Task Briefings

* Produce 2 week look ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent

* Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets

Key measures & targets:

* Accurate and timely setting out of the works

* Timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects

* Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

* Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects - specifically culverts, bridges, underpasses etc

* Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations.

* Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments

* Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering

* Excellent communication skills

* Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook

* Must have a confined space qualifications and active CSCS card

Desirable

* Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office

* Temporary-works co-ordination

* CSCS card

* Cable avoidance training

* First aid training

* NEBOSH or IOSH

If interested, please apply and one of our consultants will call you back