Site Engineer - Glasgow

About The Role

SITE ENGINEER - Permanent Opportunity

Division : Construction

Location : Glasgow

Benefits : Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

We are searching for an experienced Site Engineer to provide engineering support to the Section Engineer and Site Management team on build projects in the Glasgow Region.

We’re looking for someone who has experience as a Site Engineer already and who has good experience with Setting-Out and Concrete Framework. We work collaboratively, so good communication skills are key too. Ideally, you’ll have experience working with a Main Contract on build projects.

The Site Engineer shall :

• Undertake Surveying and Setting Out duties.
• Check drawings and quantities.
• Schedule selected materials for ordering from the procurement department.
• Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations to meet an agreed programme of deadlines.
• Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary.
• Supervise and monitor the site labour force and monitor the work of any sub-contractors.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Arrange testing of materials.
• Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used.
• Keep a Site Diary.
• Fully interact with other members of the construction site team (team player).
• Liaise with other function / departmental managers.
• Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility.
• Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Site Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Technical Competencies :

Behavioural Competencies

Effective Communication skills : Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.

Problem Solving : Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.

Customer Focus : Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest.

Influencing : Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative : Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.

Team Player : Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty and commitment.

Planning and Prioritising : Plans and prioritises around departmental / team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.

Adaptability : Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations. Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.

Results orientation : Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives. Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives.

Our Commitment

We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We look forward to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI / Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and / or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

Sarah Berry

Resourcer – Construction

GRAHAM

E : hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk

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