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KYLE MACLEOD

Dulnain Bridge,Grantown-on-Spey

Summary

Proactive lead site engineer with extensive experience managing diverse construction sites, including high-value projects such as ports and commercial buildings. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing teams of site engineers while ensuring meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in using Trimble equipment and software for surveying and setting out, contributing to efficient project execution. Committed to continuous learning and improvement within the built environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8088
8088
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lead Site Engineer

Statom Group North
Ardersier, Highland
10.2024 - Current
  • Manage team of 6 engineers to guarantee timely completion of all setting out before work commencement.
  • Resolved technical issues for seamless operations on the construction site.
  • Streamlined workflow processes enhancing operational efficiency on the site.
  • Analysed technical drawings and project specifications to guarantee compliance and uphold high standards of completion.
  • Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
  • Conduct quality inspections across all project components including rebar, sheet piles, concrete, and apron works.
  • Managed contractors, subcontractors, and labourers to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Site Civil Engineer

Europlan Services
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Setting out using Total Station/GPS
  • Supervising site installation works and checking
  • Manage site queries through RFI’s and co-ordinate with the design team.
  • Provision of expertise, leadership and supervision of same discipline of staff on site.
  • Report site progress back to project team and client
  • Review scope of work and specifications.
  • Managed subcontractors, ensuring successful project execution.
  • Liaised with clients, resulting in clear communication and expectation alignment.

Site/Setting Out Engineer

CainTech Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Setting out using Trimble S7, R8s and TSC5 on various sites throughout the UK.
  • Carrying out various surveys using both GPS and robotic total stations.
  • Carry out volumetric, topographical and as built surveys to clients, specifications.
  • Monitoring and setting control points on sites using GPS and total station.
  • Manage time to see that all jobs are completed on time and within specified tolerances.
  • Liasing with clients, site managers etc to insure what is set out is understandable.

Trainee/Site Engineer

Compass Building and Construction Services Ltd
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Carried out site surveys (Topo, as built, etc.) using Trimble S7 total station and TSC3 controller.
  • Calculated approximate cut and fill values using survey information.
  • Set out construction sites as per drawings provided.
  • Managed groundworks packages on site, including labor and material orders.
  • Carry out QHSE inspections on site.
  • Arranged utilities installation for projects with Scottish Water, SSE, BT, etc.
  • Consulted local authorities such as SEPA for advice on matters such as watercourse diversions to ensure works were completed in line with local legislations.
  • Assisted site managers in day to day running of sites.
  • Monitored and supervised site labor and subcontractors, up to 50 people per day.
  • Delivered site specific inductions and toolbox talks as necessary to ensure workforce was regularly updated on current site hazards.
  • Prepared as built drawings on AutoCAD to handover to the client at the end of projects.
  • Carried out material take-offs using AutoCAD.

Construction Buyer

Compass Building and Construction Services Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Obtaining and negotiating prices for all materials required for projects and discussing tender values with project Quantity Surveyors to ensure costs were covered in tenders.
  • Processing requisitions in a timely fashion to maximize material flow and efficiency.
  • Researched alternative products as part of cost-saving exercises.
  • Liaised with design team to propose alternative products where cost savings could be made, or material lead-in times could be improved.


Education

SVQ 3 - Construction Contracting Operations: Site Technical Support

University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, Highland

HNC - Construction Management

University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, Highland

SVQ 4 - Construction Contracting Operations Management: General

University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, Highland

HND - Construction Management

University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, Highland

Skills

  • Technical drawing analysis
  • Quality inspections
  • Site supervision
  • Total station operation
  • Time management
  • Project management

Certification

  • SMSTS
  • SSSTS
  • CSCS
  • First Aid at Work
  • TWS
  • Fire Marshall
  • Harness Training
  • CMI First Line Management
  • Setting Out for Construction (5 day)
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Manual Handling

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Lead Site Engineer

Statom Group North
10.2024 - Current

Site Civil Engineer

Europlan Services
06.2024 - 10.2024

Site/Setting Out Engineer

CainTech Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2024

Trainee/Site Engineer

Compass Building and Construction Services Ltd
03.2020 - 04.2022

Construction Buyer

Compass Building and Construction Services Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2020

SVQ 3 - Construction Contracting Operations: Site Technical Support

University of the Highlands and Islands

HNC - Construction Management

University of the Highlands and Islands

SVQ 4 - Construction Contracting Operations Management: General

University of the Highlands and Islands

HND - Construction Management

University of the Highlands and Islands

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