Senior Engineer

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the North West is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to supervise Engineering elements across multiple projects. The ideal candidate must possess HNC level or a degree in Civil Engineering and significant experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include overseeing works, implementing quality standards, and using EDM and leveling equipment. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid membership to professional association

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role for a tier one contractor.
• Relevant CSCS Card required.
• Desirable to have industry professional body membership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Management of Engineering works.
• Implement Business Management System for Quality expectations.
• Coordinate works with operatives and Sub-Contractors.
• Monitor and record project progress.
• Manage and calibrate setting out equipment.

Skills

Ability to work safely

Good communication skills

Confident in setting out techniques

Flexible problem-solving

Motivated and positive attitude

Education

HNC level

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

CAD

Asta Teamplan

Job description

Senior Site Engineer

North West

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try.

We will require you to provide the primary setting out, line, level and set out the works as required using industry standard EDM/GPS/Levelling Equipment. To check the works to meet the Programme and Specification requirements and to supervise the Quality Management requirements of the Contract, in line with the Business Management System. We would also expect you to oversee the technical aspects for the Engineering elements of the project, inclusive of sub-structure, drainage, underground services, frame, envelope, and internal works as well as any temporary works in addition to maintaining contemporary records for the progressive and completed works, for measurements, reconciliation, and record purposes.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the Manchester area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee and support the Management of the works, specifically the Engineering elements to align with Galliford Try's Safety Management Policies and industry standards to create a safe working environment.
• To robustly implement the Business Management System to achieve the Quality expectations of the project in line with the Contract, Specification and Drawings. Writing and reviewing PQP's, ITP's and overseeing implementation with the progressive compilation of on site Quality Inspections.
• To have/acquire sufficient technical knowledge of Construction, Engineering, and other elements of the build to oversee and support the undertaking of the works. Provide information to operatives and Sub-Contractors and co-ordinate the works with all parties.
• To implement the works in line with the Contract Programme and to carry out all tasks as directed by your supervisor to the best of your ability and to agreed timescales. Inputting into and drafting Programmes for the works using Asta.
• Implementation of Delivering Excellence.
• Demonstrate commitment and a positive attitude to Supervisors, Management, Consultants and Supply Chain.
• To take responsibility of monitoring and recording the progress of the project and your own duties and responsibilities. Recording daily diaries along with photographic evidence/records.
• Undertake Material Quality checks for compliance, and reconciliations.
• Use, manage, calibrate all setting out equipment and to look after all equipment in your control. Minimum expectations are EDM and Electronic Levelling equipment, enabling transfer/interpretation of CAD information.
• Undertake As Built surveys and log data.

About You:

• Ability to work safely
• Read and interpret drawings and other data formats
• Good communication skills - verbal, written and digital
• Confident in setting out techniques
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• Quick to learn and strives for continuous improvement in everyday tasks
• Flexible with the ability to solve problems and find solutions
• HNC level as a minimum however a Degree in Civil Engineering would be preferential
• Relevant CSCS Car
• SMSTS
• Computer literate in MS Word, XL, CAD and the use of Common Data Environments such as View for Projects and Field View or similar
• Desirable to have a good working knowledge of Asta Teamplan or Power Project
• Industry Professional body membership
• Previous experience in a similar role for a tier one contractor
• Ability to work between multiple sites at any one time

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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 you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• 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 also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for 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, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

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

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

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