Are you a Site Engineer looking to build your experience in an exciting and diverse business? If the answer is YES, then Charles Brand want to hear from you!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in site operations, from setup to completion. This role will commence working at Corran Ferry Crossing in Scotland, However once completed there will be other exciting projects across the UK and Ireland. 

Responsibilities 

Some of your main duties will include:

Site Operations and Supervision 

• Oversee the daily site operations and ensure work aligns with plans and specifications. 
• Set out works and verifying levels, alignment and measurements. 
• Work collaboratively with contractors, suppliers, and project teams. 
• Identify risks to project success and resolve or escalate these promptly. 
• Conduct progress reviews and provide updates to site management as required.

Compliance and Quality 

• Inspect materials and completed work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality.
• Ensure adequate permits are received before commencing any site activities.
• Address any issues with non-compliance or poor quality, escalating and reporting as necessary. 

Health, Safety and Sustainability 

• Promote safety as a core Company Value, in all activities. 
• Identify, report and correct any safety concerns, escalating where required. 
• Work with HSEQ and Sustainability teams to meet our objectives and communicate updates. 

What You'll Bring

The idea candidate will bring the following attributes to the team:

• Third level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management or similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Civil Engineering role
• Hold a full driving license that permits driving in the UK/Ireland
• Flexibility to travel and work on different projects across the UK and Ireland
• IT Literacy in Microsoft Packages
• Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Awareness of issues impacting the construction of Civil Engineering projects
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and best practice
• Experience of supervising others, including subcontractors

It would also be desirable but not essential, for the candidate to have

• CSR/CSCS certification or equivalent,
• Good working Knowledge of AutoCAD.

How We Reward You

We offer a highly competitive salary along with a wide range of lifestyle, wellbeing, and professional development benefits, to support you both in and outside of work. 

The core benefits for this role include:

• Biannual Bonus based on Individual and Company performance
• Mentoring and structured career pathway
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing in each of your first five years
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice pension - meaning you save on tax
• Paid Professional Membership Fees
• Life Assurance Plan - hopefully not needed anytime soon, but a safety-net of four times annual salary if required
• Health Cash Plan - great discount on Optical & Dental care, Physiotherapy, and other health & wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme - spread the cost, and save money on a new bike and cycling equipment
• Gym Membership Subsidy Scheme
• Biannual Performance Development Planning
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Sick Pay

About Us

Charles Brand are a Civil Engineering company, forming part of Lagan Specialist Group. Our headquarters are based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, however we work on projects across the UK and Ireland. One of our most recent projects was at Inch Cape, off the shore of Scotland, and we are now commencing an exciting project around the Corran Ferry Crossing.

We are proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, recognising our commitment to Learning and Development, Safety, Wellbeing and overall, being a Great Place to Work. As well as supporting our employees, we know the importance of benefitting our local community and aim to enhance the Sustainability and Social Value in the areas where we work. For more information on Charles Brand, visit our website, or follow our LinkedIn.