Job Description:

Assistant Site Engineer / Graduate Civil Engineer – Civils & Groundworks

Location: Swansea / Neath Area, South Wales
Rate: £24.00–£25.00 per hour
Sector: Civil Engineering / Groundworks
Experience: Graduate or approximately 1 year's experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering contractor working on a substantial project in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Civil Engineering Graduate or an Assistant Engineer with around 12 months' experience looking to further develop their skills within a professional engineering team.

The position has a particular emphasis on quality assurance, technical documentation, accurate record-keeping and the collation of engineering information, alongside supporting general site engineering activities.

We are looking for someone who is organised, technically capable and confident working with construction drawings, site records and engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the engineering team with day-to-day technical and site activities.
• Prepare, maintain and collate quality assurance (QA) documentation and site records.
• Assist with inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality inspections and associated paperwork.
• Gather, organise and accurately record technical information from site activities.
• Support the preparation of as-built documentation and engineering records.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Assist with setting-out activities, surveying and site measurements where required.
• Liaise with Site Engineers, Supervisors and Project Managers to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Identify and communicate technical discrepancies, missing information or quality-related issues.
• Ensure engineering records are maintained in an accurate, organised and timely manner.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Suitable for a recent graduate or someone with approximately 12 months' site engineering experience.
• Good technical understanding and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, particularly in collating technical information and maintaining accurate records.
• An understanding of QA procedures, ITPs and construction documentation would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Previous exposure to civil engineering, groundworks or setting out would be beneficial.
• A proactive, reliable and methodical approach to work.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £24–£25.
• Opportunity to work on a substantial civil engineering project.
• Exposure to experienced engineering and project management professionals.
• Opportunity to develop technical, QA and site engineering skills.
• Supportive working environment with valuable hands-on experience.

Apply Now

If you are a Civil Engineering Graduate or junior-level Assistant Engineer with a strong technical mindset, good organisational skills and an interest in developing your site engineering career, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please submit your CV or contact Elite Construction Talent for a confidential discussion.