Colas are recruiting for a Site Engineer to join our UK major projects division for a scheme in Kent.

The Site Engineer will ensure the safe and efficient delivery of all works with line management responsibility for labour assigned, including effective liaison with client representatives

Colas are also offering a great package with this role, we’re offering you:

• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Acting as the main technical adviser on site for Colas, setting out, levelling and surveying the site.

Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations, ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications, overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant.

Making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project, overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site, resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise, efficient deployment of company resource with a good understanding of output and project efficiencies, task identification and leadership.

Provide leadership and direction to individuals assigned to ensure the safe and efficient discharge of the works to specification and to a good standard of quality and ensure Right first time approach to all work. Zero defects.

Ensure appropriate use of small plant / tools whilst holding suitable competency certificates, monitor plant / equipment efficiency avoiding unnecessary costs and damage, maintain professional approach positively reflecting the image of the company

Deliver / Attend inductions / tool box talks / all appropriate briefings, ensure all company procedures are understood, enforced and adhered, undertake and review management safety observations,

Hold a good level of highways experience with a basic working knowledge of contracting conditions, ensure RAMS are available on site for review and all workforce are familiar with them.

Undertake all other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager

The perfect candidate will need to demonstrate they have the drive and ambition to fulfil the roles responsibilities and carry out the duties in a safe and efficient manner.

The Candidate will hold the relevant Construction qualifications and have experience working on Civil Engineering / Major Highways schemes.

You will also:

• Proficient with setting techniques and equipment
• Working knowledge of health and safety & HR procedures
• Previous experience of NEC & ICE contracting Standards
• NRSWA / SMSTS or equivalent accreditation
• Full clean driving license
• CSCS Card

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.