SENIOR ENGINEER – GREATER MANCHESTER

Spencer Building and Civils; More; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Group in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead on civil and building projects, overseeing setting out, surveying, and technical compliance on site. You will interpret complex drawings, manage RAMS and permit systems, uphold QA, safety, and CDM standards, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with subcontractors and clients across regional sites.

Extensive experience with NEC4 contracts, BIM processes, and major infrastructure delivery is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline (professional qualification desirable).
• Typically 6+ years of civil engineering experience at senior engineer level.
• Experience delivering complex packages (highways, deep drainage, heavy earthworks, RC structures).
• Proven track record mentoring junior engineers and setting-out surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setting out and surveying activities across a site or section.
• Interpret, interrogate, and translate complex drawings, identify clashes early.
• QA processes, temporary works management, RAMS, and permit systems.
• Use AutoCAD, Trimble, Leica and digital project tools for data review.
• Lead on health and safety, CDM compliance, and safety culture on site.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Commercial Awareness

Problem Solving

Communication

Organisation

Accountability

Education

Civil Engineering Degree / HNC/HND

Professional qualification (MICE/IEng/CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Leica systems

Job description

Senior Engineer – Greater Manchester

Description Of Role

We are recruiting an experienced Site Engineer to work on a number of projects within our Building and Civils Division.

Responsibilities

• Ability to technically manage, verify, and oversee setting out and surveying activities across a site or section.
• High proficiency in interpreting, interrogating, and translating complex engineering drawings and identifying design clashes early.
• Mastery of QA processes, temporary works management, and overall technical compliance.
• Competence in using and reviewing data from engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Trimble, Leica systems) and digital project management tools.
• Deep knowledge of material specifications, sustainable construction methods, and value engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex technical variations on site and propose practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Exemplary commitment to safe working practices, setting a strong safety culture on site.
• Expert knowledge and experience in drafting, reviewing, and approving Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and managing complex permit systems.
• CSCS Card (Management or Professionally Qualified Person level preferred).
• SMSTS (Essential).
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification (Highly desirable/Essential depending on project profile).

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Mentorship: Inspires, manages, and develops junior engineering staff and site teams.
• Commercial & Program Awareness: Understands the commercial impact of technical decisions and ensures work aligns with the project schedule and budget.
• Problem Solving: Able to proactively identify complex technical, design, or logistical issues and implement strategic solutions.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear, professional communication with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and senior management.
• Organisation & Project Planning: Strong programming, planning, and resource management skills to coordinate multiple operations simultaneously.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of section delivery, safety, and quality standards.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with major infrastructure, regional frameworks, or Tier 1 contractor projects.
• Practical knowledge of BIM processes, digital engineering tools, and carbon management frameworks.
• Formal appointment as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC).
• Experience assisting with early-stage tendering, staging methods, or programming.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, strategic thinker with strong leadership presence.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, with the ability to lead a team through a fast-paced site environment.
• Flexible and willing to travel or work across regional project locations if required.
• Driven by high standards, professional pride, and a strong commitment to safe project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Professional qualification like MICE/IEng/CEng or working towards is highly desirable).
• Proven experience (typically 6+ years) working in civil engineering, with substantial experience operating at a Senior Engineer level or as an established Site Engineer ready to step up.
• Extensive experience delivering complex civil engineering packages such as major highways, deep drainage, heavy earthworks, or reinforced concrete structures.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring junior engineers, section engineers, and setting-out surveyors.
• Deep understanding of construction contracts (e.g., NEC4), construction drawings, project specifications, and technical standards.
• Experience managing comprehensive quality control systems, including approving Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and sign-offs for final as-builts.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations, site compliance, and CDM Regulations.

Contact

We are Spencer Group.

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T: 01482 766340

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