Job Description

Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Sector: Highways Construction
Contract Type: Freelance

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.

• 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.

• 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).