Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer
Our client, an established leader in utilities and power distribution, is seeking a skilled Site Engineer to join their dynamic team working on the National Grid and SSEN Transmission Substations. This permanent role is an exceptional opportunity for a professional with expertise in high voltage substation engineering, particularly in 400Kv+ environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department
- Assist with temporary works design schemes
- Maintain good working relations with client/designer/team, as well as our supply chain
- Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques
- Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for the construction of the works
- Communicate with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of information provided
- Oversee the selection and requisition of materials and plant for use in the construction process
- Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary
- Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/Specification
Job Requirements:
- Experience in site engineering, preferably in utilities, power distribution, or T & D sectors
- Proficiency in high voltage substation projects, particularly 400Kv+
- Knowledge of ITPs, RAMs & Temporary Works
- Excellent understanding of civil engineering legislation as well as health & safety and environmental legislation
- Confidence to discuss engineering issues with individuals across various levels and disciplines
- Ability to produce, implement, and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures
Benefits:
- £70k to £80k
- Vehicle and fuel card
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
- Extra week's holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
- Retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and more
If you have a background in utilities and power distribution and are looking to contribute to groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team.
