Luke Syme

Graduate Site Engineer

I start working on a list of actions and tasks. Some tasks include procurement, reviewing shop drawings, reviewing samples, and chasing up subcontractors and consultants for submissions or information.

6.00 AM

Wake up and have a shower

6.15 AM

Make a Coffee and get ready for work

6.40 AM

Leave for Work

7.00 AM

Arrive at Work

7.05 AM

Review list of actions required from the previous week

7.15 AM

Read emails and create a list of further actions for the day

7.30 AM

Complete Site Inductions and give the contractor access to the base

8.00 AM

Site walk with Construction Manager, Site Manager or Senior Project Engineer

8.30 AM

Speak with Subcontractors and Supervisors regarding issues onsite. Issues usually involve conflicting design documentation or coordination between trades (e.g., Services and ceilings & partitions)

9.00 AM

Resolve issues through reviewing design, speaking with consultants, or speaking with supervisors

10.00 AM

Start working on a list of actions and tasks. Some tasks include procurement, reviewing shop drawings, reviewing samples, chasing up subcontractors and consultants for submissions or information

12.00 PM

Lunch

5.00 PM

Finish work

5.15 PM

Go to the Gym

6.30 PM

Head Home

7.00 PM

Get home and have a shower

7.30 PM

Dinner and unwind

9.30 PM

Go to bed

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