Civils Site Engineer- Exeter - Battery Storage
14 days ago
Exeter
Civils Site Engineer - Exeter Your new companyA well-respected civil engineering contractor is expanding its site engineering capability on a significant battery storage project in Devon. This business is delivery-led, collaborative, and suits engineers who are practical, organised, and comfortable taking ownership on site. Your new roleWorking closely with the Project Manager and wider site team, you’ll provide day-to-day engineering support across heavy civils packages, with a particular focus on earthworks, setting out, QA coordination and progress reporting. What you’ll be doing Engineering & site delivery • Setting out and surveying using GPS/Total Station, completing checks and producing accurate records, • Turning design information, GI data and specifications into buildable outputs, including quantities and phased earthworks information, • Managing machine control workflow (model handling, setup, calibration and on-site accuracy), • Tracking earthworks advancement, measuring outputs and producing clear weekly production updates, • Interpreting drawings/specs, spotting issues early, and feeding clear information into the works team to keep delivery on programme, • Supporting weekly reporting that contributes to forecasting and commercial reviewsCoordination & commercial support, • Assisting with planning of plant, labour, materials and subcontractors to meet key dates, • Supporting procurement and supply-chain performance (including progress checks and basic commercial awareness), • Flagging delivery risks and potential cost impacts early, helping the team keep control of change and forecast accuracy, • Maintaining constructive relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers while issues are resolvedSafety, quality & environment, • Helping ensure works are delivered safely and in line with project HSEQ requirements, • Supporting the preparation and upkeep of quality and HSEQ documentation for construction activitiesDevelopment & continuous improvement, • Promoting modern methods and technology that improve earthworks efficiency and accuracy, • Supporting junior team members through coaching and day-to-day guidanceWhat you’ll need to succeed, • Degree or HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, • Strong site background across earthworks, drainage, roads and concrete works (typically 4-5+ years), • Confident with machine control platforms (Topcon / Trimble / Leica) and associated setup/calibration, • Competent with surveying and setting out equipment and methods, • Good IT skills (MS Office, CAD and/or surveying packages) and the ability to produce clear, consistent reporting, • A detail-focused approach, calm under pressure, and able to work to tight deadlinesWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4799088