Senior Engineer

Galliford Try; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their team in East England. This role involves overseeing project planning, ensuring a safe working environment, and coordinating subcontractors across multiple sites.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, write and implement risk assessments, and maintain quality documentation. A focus on health and safety, along with relevant civil engineering experience, is essential for this position.

Galliford Try offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret data and drawings.
• Experience with Level and EDM; GPS knowledge preferred.
• Relevant experience in civil engineering and building.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Assist in planning and coordinating projects.
• Write and implement Risk Assessments.

Skills

Advanced setting out techniques

Health and Safety compliance

Civil Engineering experience

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Senior Site Engineer – East England

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Engineer to join the Team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around Cambridgeshire, East of England and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing

• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and coordinating the project and resources.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure they achieve programme outputs.
• Write, review and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Write, review and implement Inspection Test Plans.
• Fulfil the duties of Underground Services Coordinator.
• Ensure works are carried out as per ITPs including correct engineering checks, hold points, inspections and tests.
• Control and update programmes / attend coordination meetings and daily / bi‑weekly / monthly and quarterly look‑aheads as required.
• Ensure works are in accordance with the Specification, Project Works Information and drawings.
• Raise design related Request for Information and Technical Queries.
• Ensure accurate and timely records are kept including site diaries, QA documentation, photos, as‑built surveys, red‑line drawings and test results.
• Maintain constant communication and liaison with the commercial team providing detailed information for accurate financial reporting including compensation events and early warnings.
• Manage snagging system that records and clears all snags and notifies the commercial team and subcontractors.
• Identify/assist in introducing new processes, techniques and innovations on site.

About You

• Read and interpret data and drawings.
• Advanced setting out techniques and able to use Level and EDM with knowledge of GPS (preferred).
• Relevant Civil Engineering and building experience.
• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering stability, a chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, and our “Be Well” programme supports the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people. Our Agile Working programme allows flexibility in when, where and how you work. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme provides free 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people‑orientated, progressive business. We deliver lasting change for stakeholders and communities, foster learning and growth for our people, and promote best working practice and environmental stewardship.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions within our Build business please contact Laura Mitchell: [e-mail].

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly – this will be discussed in more detail during the recruitment process. We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the advert if you believe this applies.