Site Engineer

Job description / Role

Responsible for technical advice about, plan, organise and supervise construction projects.

- Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives
- 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;
- Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;
- Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect;
- Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
- Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;
- Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
- Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors;
- Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
- Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site;
- Preparing reports as required;
- Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
- Perform other role-related duties as required by the Line Manager.

Requirements

- BS in Civil Engineering or any other related field.
- 3 to 5 years with Established Building Contractor
- Middle East Experience Essential
- Completed at least 2 projects from start to finish
- Experience in high rise residential projects is desirable

About the Company

Kuwaiti Manager Contracting (KMC), has a wealth of experience across a wide range of markets within the public and private sectors offering a first class engineering and construction delivery capability. To meet the varying needs of Clients, KMC strive to be at the forefront of new technology and engineering innovation, providing bespoke solutions and delivering to exacting standards.

KMC constantly review performance on every project to ensure continuous improvement across the board- focusing on maintaining the highest standards in safety and environmental awareness, minimising risks and adding value through every step of the construction process by integrating our services.

KMC understand that constructing projects is about delivering a vision and a legacy; creating a strong collaborative relationship with clients, project teams, and supply chains is the foundation for success.