Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Site Engineer in North West, near Manchester. This role involves overseeing site works, ensuring compliance with quality management standards, and managing engineering tasks across multiple locations. Candidates should possess an HNC in Civil Engineering (degree preferred), and experience with project coordination. The company offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a comprehensive pension plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential bonuses

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Continuous training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering, degree preferred.
• CSCS Card and SMSTS certification preferred.
• Experience working across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct setting out and establish lines and levels.
• Oversee quality management in accordance with specifications.
• Draft programs for works using Asta and coordinate tasks.

Skills

Site Engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Project Coordination

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

CAD

Asta Teamplan

Power Project

View for Projects

Job description

Senior Site Engineer

Location: North West, near Manchester (requires travel across multiple sites in the region)

Key Responsibilities

• Primary setting out, line, level and set‑out works using industry standard EDM/GPS/Levelling Equipment.
• Check works to meet Programme, Specification and quality requirements and supervise contract quality management in line with the Business Management System.
• Oversee the technical aspects of engineering elements – sub‑structure, drainage, underground services, frame, envelope, internal works and temporary works.
• Maintain contemporary records for progressive and completed works, measurements, reconciliations and record purposes.
• Support the management of works, align engineering elements with Galliford Try's Safety Management Policies and industry standards.
• Implement the Business Management System to achieve quality expectations of the project in line with the Contract, Specification and Drawings.
• Write and review PQP's and ITP's, oversee implementation and compile on‑site quality inspections.
• Provide information to operatives and sub‑contractors, coordinate works with all parties.
• Drafter programmes for the works using Asta and input into planning systems.
• Monitor and record progress, maintain daily diaries and photographic evidence.
• Undertake material quality checks, reconciliations, and calibrate all setting‑out equipment.
• Undertake As Built surveys and log data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum level: HNC in Civil Engineering (Degree preferred).
• CSCS Card and SMSTS certification (preferred).
• Computer literacy in MS Word, XL, CAD and common data environments such as View for Projects.
• Proficiency with Asta Teamplan or Power Project.
• Experience working between multiple sites simultaneously.
• Positive, motivated, enthusiastic and problem‑solving mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written and digital).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonuses.
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service.
• Cycle to Work schemes, comprehensive pension plan, share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees.
• Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role.
• Access to Galliford Try's "Be Well" programme and employee assistance programme.
• Continuous high‑quality training and development opportunities.