Site Engineer

Devon, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

Octavius Infrastructure has secured their first project through the LOT 3 Gen 5 Framework with Devon County Council for the £7.5m Dinan Way improvements at Exmouth.

The Dinan Way project at Exmouth includes the construction of an 850m stretch of two-way carriageway with two connecting roundabouts between the junction of Dinan Way / Hulham Road and the A376 Exmouth Road. There will be a new shared pedestrian and cycle path on the southern side of Dinan Way that will enable pedestrians and cyclists from the northeast of Exmouth to access the A376, bus stops and provide connectivity to other proposed future sustainable transport pedestrian and cycle routes around the Wotton Valley area. We are seeking a Site Engineer to join us on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• Provide site engineering duties within a geographical area of the Section. Establish the level and survey control for the works, liaising with the Survey team and set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are made on a regular basis.
• Assist the site management team to manage sections of the work/specific sub-contract packages.
• Liaise with the client representative and designers over design issues/changes.
• Take responsibility for checking and keeping records of delivered material, to ensure all materials used on site are in line with the specification. To include adequate checks on subcontractor materials.
• Carry out checks on the sub-contractor's setting out.
• Carry out checks for quality in accordance with the inspection and test plan throughout the contract and duly record.
• Establish records; calibration documents and check registers for all instruments on site, including subcontractor's instruments. Keep accurate records for excavations, reduce dig, concrete pours, reinforcement etc. and convey to commercial team.
• Carry out surveys of completed works to record as-built conditions.
• Assist in drafting method statements, task briefings and inspection and test plans.
• Take reasonable care for the safety of themselves and of any other person who may be affected by what they do or fail to do at work.
• Co-operate with their employers or any other persons in the performance of their statutory duties.
• Work in accordance with the Octavius Business Management System Policy and procedures
  
  

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About You…. (what You Are Skilled At)

• Experience on infrastructure and/or Civils works to include earthworks, structures, highways, drainage or utilities.
• Have in a structured environment with other Section Engineers, sub-contractors and site management team.
  
  

You'll Bring… (your Wealth Of Experience & Qualifications)

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE).
• Experience of setting out on civil engineering projects and management of daily activities.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid Training
• IOSH / SSSTS training.
  
  

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Job Description

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