We have an exciting opportunity for Setting Out Engineers to join the UK's largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor. The opportunities are Nationwide.
What You'll Be Doing
Setting out piles and beams on site including recording as build's and reporting any discrepancies.
Setting out, levelling and surveying on site
Liaising between engineers and the construction team, to ensure plans and drawings are accurate
Supply reinforced concrete setting out support to construction team
Report site progress to engineering and survey department
Co-ordinating Pile/Beam layouts with site layout drawings
Planning and managing your own time to ensure all sites can be catered for
Conduct quality control checks and build records and provide site technical support
Assist in the supervising of subcontractors on site setting out
Check quantities for accuracy of calculations
Liaise with sub contractors, planners, quantity surveyors and general workforce
Attending regular site meetings and to keep client and contracts manager informed of progress made
Prepare reports and assist with day to day site management
Daily setting out and monitoring of the Contract works and Quality Assurance record keeping.
Ensuring that all the Works Requirements are undertaken in line with best practices and specified HSEQ initiatives
Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.
This list is a summary of the main accountabilities and is not exhaustive.
Who We're Looking For
Knowledge of buildings, construction and reinforced concrete
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure
Competent in all Microsoft applications, especially office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Be able to understand and interpret data
Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly
Be able to prioritise and organise own work effectively
Willingness to work flexibly to support the overall aims of the team and changing priorities
Previously worked as a Setting out Engineer, Site Engineer, or Engineering Surveyor, with sound knowledge in surveying and construction procedures
Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
Auto CAD Experience
Valid CSCS Card
Other Requirements
Eligible to work and live in the UK.
Flexibility to travel and work in the UK.
A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable)
What You'll Get In Return
Competitive salary depending on experience.
Hours of work are 7.30am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
Permanent position
Benefits include access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.
About Us
Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK's largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK. Van Elle's unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.
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