Graduate Civil Engineer

Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Salary: DOE

Ref: GR1393

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description:

A reputable and long-standing Civil Engineering Contractor delivering a variety of complex projects, with a real reputation for being a market leader in the industry. Following a period of sustained expansion, the business is anticipating further growth over the next 12 months and as such require an additional Site (Civil) Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

Due to the nature of works, some travel and overnight stays away from home should be expected, and a full UK drivers licence is essential.


Your New Role:
 

• Support the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub-contractor, labour, plant, and material resources.
• Implement operational quality control measures and QA processes.
• Develop work plans, method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor the progress of project works.
• Take a proactive approach in the responsibility for Health and Safety ensuring all required documentation is in place.
• Ensure full communication across all management levels within the project.
• Attend regular meetings with the client to discuss and appraise performance.
• Ensure that all operatives are provided with the necessary resources, materials, and information for the carrying out of their duties and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed.
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard.
• Conduct self in a way that reflects and promotes the company values.
• Understand and act in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.

Candidate Criteria:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Be able to demonstrate practical experience (preferable)
• Experience with AutoCAD (preferable)
• IT competent in Microsoft packages
• Valid CSCS Card
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Effective planning and organisation skills
• A structured approach to problem solving.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical skills

What to do next:

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.

If this role is not for you but you'd like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, don't hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.