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Role: Assistant Site Engineer
Location: London
As an Assistant Site Engineer, you will support Site Engineers with the
development and setting out of engineering controls on live construction
projects.
What you'll be doing:
• Support site engineering control and setting out activities, providing
information and guidance to operatives and subcontractors.
• Complete site diary records and photographic evidence as required.
• Assist with material reconciliations.
• Help ensure all surveying equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Assist with carrying out as-built surveys and the preparation of associated
drawings.
• Support the production of 2D and 3D site sketches.
• Assist in maintaining quality records, ensuring work is carried out in
accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and supporting the
maintenance of as-built records.
• Support basic planning, monitoring and programming activities.
• Help identify and minimise waste on site.
• Contribute to the introduction of new processes, techniques and innovations
on site.
• Ensure company property under your control is cared for and stored securely
when not in use.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for
everyone.
About you:
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to undertake relevant professional qualifications and continued
learning.
• Ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information and
drawings.
• Knowledge of standard setting out techniques and experience using levels and
EDM equipment; knowledge of GPS surveying would be beneficial.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a variety of projects and activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build
positive working relationships.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities and commitment
to following company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned with Galliford Try's values of Excellence,
Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s
leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of
the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to
stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be
joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional
levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further
growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford
Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our
people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain
products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our
leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our
Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to
fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of
expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when
you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how
you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage
of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure,
regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider
team.
Our Benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a
comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of
a competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the
opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and
our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those
who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association
relevant to your role
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and
infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to
learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best
working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients
and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services,
putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and
collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting
change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available
within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work
full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail
as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we
can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people
are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and
authentic workplace, so if you’re excited
about this role but your past
experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we
encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or
other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to
any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the
essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing
Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will
also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your
interview.
A full
job description for this role is available upon request.
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