EICA Site Survey Engineer

Location: Maidstone, England, United Kingdom, Midsomer Norton, England, United Kingdom

Department: Design

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

EICA Site Survey Engineer x 2
We are seeking an experienced and driven EICA Site Survey Engineers to support the successful delivery of electrical projects within the water industry.

This is a pivotal role acting as the link between site, design, and project management teams — ensuring that designs are accurate, compliant, and fully informed by site conditions before progressing to construction.

If you have strong electrical engineering expertise within the water sector and thrive in a dynamic, site-focused environment, we would like to hear from you.

The Role

As an EICA Site Survey Engineer Contracted to 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

1 x Role is Able to work from one of our regional offices with regular visits to our Midsomer Norton Headquarters

1 x Role is Able to work from one of our regional offices with regular visits to our Maidstone office.

As a EICA Site Survey Engineer you will:

• Obtain and review existing electrical designs, layouts, and missing site information to support the design team
• Review and approve electrical designs in accordance with Bridges and client standards
• Carry out or organise site surveys to gather required information for design completion
• Provide site-based feedback, reports, and findings to design teams and PM/PE
• Identify and manage Risks, Opportunities, Issues, and Assumptions throughout the design phase
• Act as liaison between PM/PE and design teams for specified projects
• Locally manage design activities on behalf of the PM/PE, ensuring:

• Deliverables are completed on time, to budget, and to specification
• RFIs are raised and responses managed effectively
• Blockers are identified and resolved promptly

• Take ownership of site design queries and coordinate resolution with relevant departments
• Assist in resolving design errors, omissions, or additional works
• Support PM/PE in confirming all installation requirements have been considered
• Develop pre-construction works information documents
• Attend internal and client design review meetings
• Liaise directly with clients to gather requirements and assist in developing specifications and solutions
• Support development of Off-Site Build solutions to maximise site efficiency
• Keep workload planner fully updated with agreed timescales and deliverables
• Manage your own workload to ensure all responsibilities are covered

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the Health & Safety of yourself and those under your control
• Actively promote and follow the STAR dynamic risk assessment process
• Be empowered to stop work if unsafe circumstances arise
• Report positive interventions, accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Proactively minimise environmental impact and implement control measures
• Ensure correct use of PPE in line with company policy
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in accordance with company procedures

About You

You are professional, solutions-focused, and act as an ambassador for Bridges at all times. You promote the company’s values when dealing with peers, staff, customers, and clients, and you take pride in delivering high standards of work safely and efficiently.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse

team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Electrician or Technician
• Inspection & Testing qualification
• EUSR
• Confined Space certification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Emergency First Aid at Work / First Aider
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the water industry
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems within the water sector
• Experience managing people and coordinating teams
• Ability and willingness to travel to sites as required
• Strong understanding of installation best practices and industry standards

Desirable:

• COMPEX (desirable)

Benefits

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace