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Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 350 - 350 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newhaven

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Freelance Site Engineer - Marine Civil Engineering 
Location: Newhaven, East Sussex 
Contract: Freelance - 6 Month Rolling Contract 
Rate: £350 per day (CIS) 
Shift times: 9:30 - 18:30 
  
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of marine civil engineering works on a long-term project in Newhaven. This is a freelance opportunity offering an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for ongoing work. 
The role would suit a Site Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering, particularly within marine, coastal, waterfront, or heavy infrastructure projects, who is confident working on site and supporting the delivery of works safely, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements. 
  
Key Responsibilities 
·Provide engineering support across the day-to-day delivery of marine and civil engineering works. 
·Set out and survey works in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements. 
·Carry out site measurements, levels, checks, and inspections. 
·Ensure works are constructed to the correct specification, tolerances, and quality standards. 
·Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction information. 
·Liaise with Site Management, subcontractors, design teams, and client representatives to resolve engineering queries. 
·Monitor progress and provide accurate updates on completed works. 
·Maintain accurate site records, including site diaries, inspection records, quality documentation, and as-built information. 
·Assist with the preparation and review of inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and handover information. 
·Identify and raise technical issues, discrepancies, and potential design or construction problems. 
·Support the implementation of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on site. 
·Assist with temporary works, permits, method statements, risk assessments, and other project documentation where required. 
·Work closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with the programme. 
·Provide engineering and progress information to support commercial and project teams. 
  
Requirements 
·Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering. 
·Experience on marine, coastal, waterfront, highways, or heavy infrastructure projects is highly desirable. 
·Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, setting out, surveying, and site engineering principles. 
·Good understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. 
·Ability to accurately maintain site records and quality documentation. 
·Strong communication and organisational skills. 
·Writing ITP's and RAMS 
·Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, designers, and client representatives. 
·Experience using surveying equipment and relevant engineering software is desirable. 
·Valid CSCS Card (essential). 
·SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred). 
·First Aid at Work (desirable). 
·Full UK Driving Licence. 

For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Jay Cochrane on (phone number removed). 
  
FOOTNOTE 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar Site Engineering and Civil Engineering opportunities at all levels across the UK and are always keen to speak with candidates discreetly about their employment situation. 
Even if you are happy in your current role, we always welcome calls from Site Engineers and other civil engineering professionals who are interested in discussing future opportunities. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in the market. 
Please call Jay at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information

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