Site Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• planning the installation of lightning protection and earthing equipment on a variety of tall structures such as church spires and towers, castles, industrial chimneys, power station cooling towers and high rise offices and flats
  
• working on tall structures erecting access ladders, scaffolding, work platforms and bosuns seats (harnesses), as well as devices to stop people from falling, to create a safe working environment
  
• climbing up and down the access apparatus while carrying tools and equipment
  
• installing and maintaining lightning protection equipment, working from technical drawings, at great heights
  
• installing earthing systems to protect computers and electronic equipment
  
• earthing military equipment such as aircraft
  
• inspecting structures for damage after storms
  
• doing annual inspections, checking and testing installations
  
• dismantling the access apparatus when the job is complete.

Preferred candidate profile

• You might have to work outdoors in all weathers, including wind and rain, while climbing,
  balancing and carrying equipment.
  
• You might have to abseil down the sides of tall buildings.
  
• Conditions may be dusty, for example inside an industrial chimney.
  
• You will have to wear protective headgear and other equipment.
  
• You will travel to different sites and you may have periods away from home. Evening and weekend work is common.
  
• The work can be seasonal, with shorter hours and occasional layoffs in winter.
  

Perks and benefits

• Annual salary, leaves, Bonus, Gratuity.