Site Engineer - Civils, Groundworks & Sports Pitch Construction
South Wales | £35,000 - £50,000 per year DOE
Full-time | Permanent
Company vehicle, fuel card and phone provided
SMSTS, setting out experience and full UK driving licence required
Folly Contractors is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of multiple construction, civils, landscaping and sports pitch projects across South Wales.
This is a varied, site-based role where you will help oversee works across multiple live projects, ensuring standards remain high, programmes stay on track, and work is delivered safely, efficiently and professionally.
The position would suit someone with strong setting out experience, good construction knowledge and a positive, hands-on approach. Progression opportunities are available for the right person, so this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and develop within a busy project environment.
The role
As Site Engineer, you will assist with managing multiple sites across South Wales, supporting project delivery from site preparation through to completion and handover.
You will be responsible for setting out a wide range of projects, including:
Experience using GPS systems and AutoCAD would be highly beneficial, particularly for adjusting schemes, producing setting out information and completing as-built surveys.
You will work closely with:
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Site supervisors
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Subcontractors
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Labourers
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Suppliers
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Clients
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The Operations Manager
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The Project Manager
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The commercial team
About Folly Contractors
At Folly Contractors, we are multi-disciplined contractors working locally and nationally across a wide range of specialist outdoor construction projects.
Our work covers natural and artificial sports turf, hard and soft landscaping, play areas, MUGAs, civils, clearance, environmental works, agricultural and equestrian construction, drainage, SUDs, lakes, ponds and reservoirs. We deliver varied projects for clients including main contractors, local authorities, sports clubs, playground suppliers and private organisations.
We have experience delivering 3G, 4G and sand-dressed pitches, as well as natural sports turf schemes, play areas and MUGA projects. Our in-house teams support projects from base construction, kerbing and drainage through to equipment installation, surfacing, landscaping and final handover.
This is an opportunity to join a business with a broad technical project portfolio, where you will be involved in varied site engineering work across civils, sports pitch construction, drainage, landscaping, play areas and specialist outdoor construction schemes.
What you'll be doing
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Setting out levels, site measurements and construction details across multiple projects
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Working on civils, landscaping, play area, sports pitch and groundwork schemes
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Assisting with the management of multiple sites concurrently
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Producing RAMS and monitoring them throughout project delivery
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Supporting site preparation before construction works begin
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Assisting with coordination of site supervisors, subcontractors, labourers and trades
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Liaising with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to support timely delivery of materials, machinery and services
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Supporting resource planning across machinery, labour and materials
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Carrying out regular inspections and quality checks
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Maintaining high standards of health, safety, workmanship and site presentation
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Assisting the commercial team with budget tracking and project reporting
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Preparing detailed reports on project status, site performance and progress
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Producing as-built information and relevant O&M details for project handover files
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Maintaining strong client relationships and providing progress updates where required
What we're looking for
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Valid SMSTS certification
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Experience using GPS systems
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AutoCAD experience would be beneficial
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Previous experience across construction, civils, landscaping, groundwork or sports pitch projects
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Strong understanding of construction processes, health and safety regulations and industry standards
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Ability to produce and monitor RAMS
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Experience setting out drainage systems, foundations, kerbs, utilities and site levels
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Good knowledge of groundwork quality standards
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Experience coordinating with site managers, contractors, suppliers and other trades
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Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
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Full UK driving licence
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A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work across multiple sites
What's on offer
- £35,000 - £50,000 per year, depending on experience
- Company vehicle provided
- Fuel card
- Company phone
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects
- Full-time, permanent position
- Work across South Wales
Apply today
If you are an experienced Site Engineer with strong setting out knowledge, construction site experience and the ability to support multiple projects across South Wales, we would like to hear from you.
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