Senior Site Engineer

Building Careers UK; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor is seeking a Senior Site Engineer in Ringway, England. The ideal candidate will lead and support site teams on projects valued between £3m and £10m across sectors like Education and Health. Responsibilities include overseeing setting out activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing technical guidance. Candidates should have an HNC in Civil Engineering and relevant experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled engineer to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Previous Setting out experience on a range of building projects for Main Contractors.
• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering.
• Highly competent with surveying equipment and engineering software.
• Knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading setting out, levelling, and surveying activities on commercial projects.
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and technical details.
• Providing technical support to site management and junior engineers.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, consultants, and design teams.
• Overseeing quality control, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Monitoring programme progress and assisting with short-term planning.
• Ensuring works are delivered to high health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Setting out experience

Surveying competence

Technical support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Job description

A Regional Contractor are looking to appoint a Senior Site Engineer for projects throughout the North West. Projects typically range between £3m to £10m in value and are predominantly within the Education, Health, Commercial and Leisure sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to take responsibility on complex builds and support site teams from early stages through to completion.

The Role:

• Leading setting out, levelling, and surveying activities on commercial projects
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and technical details
• Providing technical support to site management and junior engineers
• Coordinating with subcontractors, consultants, and design teams
• Overseeing quality control, inspections, and compliance documentation
• Monitoring programme progress and assisting with short-term planning
• Ensuring works are delivered to high health, safety, and environmental standards

Experience:

• Previous Setting out experience on a range of building projects for Main Contractors
• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering
• Highly competent with surveying equipment and engineering software
• Knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted.