Senior Engineer

Galliford Try; Selby; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Be Well wellness programme

Job summary

Galliford Try in Selby is seeking a Senior Engineer for an £8m highways project. You will take full responsibility for setting out, engineering control and quality, and you will coordinate and mentor the site engineering team on this Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) scheme.

This role focuses on delivering multi-modal transport facilities, improving walking and cycling provisions, reducing congestion, and delivering greener infrastructure in Selby town centre.

Qualifications

• Work safely and proficiently interpret data and drawings.
• Advanced setting out skills, including Level, EDM, and GPS knowledge.
• Relevant civil engineering experience (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation).
• Strong leadership, delegation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and assist in project planning and resource coordination.
• Manage subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Write, review, and implement RAMS, ITPs and RTMs.
• Supervise site engineering team, delegate tasks, and mentor junior engineers.
• Control project schedules, attend coordination meetings, and update progress as required.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, raise design-related RFIs and TQs, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate with the commercial team for accurate financial reporting, manage snagging systems, and minimize site waste.

Skills

Advanced setting out

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpret data and drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3

CSCS card

Tools

Office 365

CAD

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 Engineer

Location - Selby

Purpose of the role:

As Senior Engineer based on our new £8m project in Selby, you will take full responsibility for setting out, engineering control and quality in addition to coordinating and mentoring the site engineering team.

This is a new highways scheme in Selby town centre as part of the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF).

The scheme aims to deliver multi-modal transport facilities, including improvements in walking and cycling with new cycling provisions, reduction of traffic flow and congestion, with carbon and environmental benefits, to deliver greener infrastructure.

What you will be doing:

• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and assist in project planning and resource coordination.
• Manage subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Write, review, and implement Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Supervise site engineering team, delegate tasks, and mentor junior engineers.
• Control project schedules, attend coordination meetings, and update progress as required.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, raise design-related RFIs and TQs, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate with the commercial team for accurate financial reporting, manage snagging systems, and minimize site waste.

About you:

• Work safely and proficiently interpret data and drawings.
• Advanced setting out skills, including Level, EDM, and GPS knowledge.
• Relevant civil engineering experience (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation).
• Strong leadership, delegation, and problem-solving abilities.
• NVQ Level 3 as a minimum, CSCS card, and expertise in Office 365/CAD

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

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
• Competitive Family Leave policy
• 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:

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.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (Local Authority)

Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.

We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work 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.

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

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.

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