Site Engineer

The Site Engineer supports the safe, efficient and technically compliant delivery of VVB engineering works on site. The role provides the technical link between design, construction and commissioning, supporting the project team and subcontractors with engineering information, technical coordination, installation assurance, quality records and the resolution of site issues. The Site Engineer assists with coordinating drawings and technical information, monitoring installation activities, and supporting testing and commissioning through to completion and handover.

Responsibilities:

SITE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to construction activities within the electrical discipline.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information before and during installation.
• Support delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health works in accordance with the approved design and project requirements.
• Assist site teams and subcontractors with resolving technical and installation issues.
• Monitor installation progress and identify technical constraints that may affect construction.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering disciplines, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Support site surveys, inspections and verification of installed works.
• Escalate technical issues that cannot be resolved at site level.

DESIGN AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION

• Review construction information to confirm it is suitable for the planned works.
• Raise and manage technical queries where information is unclear, incomplete or conflicts with site conditions.
• Support coordination between the design team and site delivery team.
• Assist with design and constructability reviews and ensure current approved information is used on site.

QUALITY, TESTING AND HANDOVER

• Undertake and record inspections and ensure inspection and testing documentation is completed.
• Identify defects and non-conforming work and support their timely resolution.
• Maintain engineering, quality and assurance records and support progressive handover.
• Support planning, witnessing and recording of testing and commissioning activities.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND DELIVERY

• Support the safe delivery of engineering and construction activities.
• Support preparation and review of method statements and associated technical documentation.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints and provide accurate information on outstanding technical issues.
• Work closely with subcontractors and monitor the technical and quality aspects of their works.

Requirements

• Good understanding of construction and engineering principles.

Knowledge of electrical systems and construction techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ability to identify, record and communicate technical issues clearly.
• Good organisational, record-keeping and document-control skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Practical engineering, construction, installation or project experience appropriate to the level of the position.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.