Site Engineer at Bradfield Consulting

Job Description:

• Setting out (marking the position of structures) and levelling the site;
• Surveying the site;
• Checking drawings and quantities and ensuring that the calculations are accurate for the work;
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant for use in the construction; agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;
• Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
• Liaising with any consultants, sub-contractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
• Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and monitoring the work of any subcontractors;
• Writing detailed reports;
• Overseeing quality control and safety matters on the site, and ensuring that regulations are adhered to;
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems that may arise

Educational Requirements:

• A degree in civil engineering, building technology. (A post-graduate degree is an added advantage)

Minimum Experience:

• 7-9 years post-graduation experience in same capacity