Job Description

Job Description: Site Engineer - St Austell Link Road Project

Location: St Austell, Cornwall

Sector: Highways Construction

Contract Type: Freelance

About the Project

The St Austell Link Road project is a significant infrastructure development aimed at improving connectivity, easing traffic congestion, and supporting economic growth in the region. This high-profile project involves road construction, drainage, earthworks, and highway structures.

We are seeking a skilled Site Engineer with a strong background in highways to join our dynamic project team on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering this major project to high-quality standards, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Site Coordination & Supervision:

Oversee day-to-day site activities to ensure work aligns with project specifications and design drawings.

Coordinate with subcontractors, site teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of tasks.

Technical Support:

Provide technical guidance for highways construction processes, including earthworks, drainage, pavement layers, and structures.

Interpret design drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct site inspections and quality checks to ensure construction meets required standards and tolerances.

Maintain detailed records of work performed and materials used for quality assurance and auditing purposes.

Surveying & Setting Out:

Perform setting out duties using total stations, GPS equipment, and other surveying tools.

Check levels, alignment, and dimensions against project specifications.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Ensure all site activities comply with health and safety regulations.

Conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks to promote a safe working environment.

Stakeholder Communication:

Liaise with the project manager, design team, and external stakeholders to address technical queries and resolve issues.

Provide progress updates and maintain open communication with all project stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Background:

Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience:

Proven experience working on highways or infrastructure projects, with a thorough understanding of highways construction processes.

Experience in setting out, surveying, and working with AutoCAD.

Skills:

Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency in surveying instruments (total station, GPS).

Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and quality assurance processes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications:

CSCS card (essential).

SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable).

First Aid at Work (desirable)