Work activities vary depending on the type of employers and nature of the project but typically involve:


Work activities vary depending on the type of employers and nature of the project but typically involve:
◾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.



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