Senior Site Engineer – Highways & Infrastructure Lead

Galliford Try Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Engineer in Sheffield to lead setting out and engineering control on a £15m town improvements project. You will mentor the site engineering team, coordinate subcontractors and ensure quality and safety across inspections and tests.

The role requires advanced setting out skills, GPS knowledge and a proven leadership track record, with CSCS and SMSTS. A strong focus on safe delivery and compliance with SHW and drawings is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher.
• SMSTS and CSCS card.
• Ability to work safely and create a safe working environment.
• Advanced setting out techniques; GPS knowledge preferred.
• Proven leadership and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Assist the Site Agent in planning and coordinating the project and resources.
• Write and review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure implementation including checks, hold points, inspections and tests.
• Manage the site engineering team including mentoring junior staff and coordinating subcontractors.
• Ensure works comply with SHW, Works Information and drawings.
• Maintain accurate records: diaries, QA docs, photos, surveys, red-lines and test results.
• Support commercial with detailed information for financial reporting.
• Identify and introduce new processes, techniques and innovations on site.

Skills

Setting out

Leadership

Health & safety

GPS knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Engineer in Sheffield to lead setting out and engineering control on a £15m town improvements project. You will mentor the site engineering team, coordinate subcontractors and ensure quality and safety across inspections and tests.

The role requires advanced setting out skills, GPS knowledge and a proven leadership track record, with CSCS and SMSTS. A strong focus on safe delivery and compliance with SHW and drawings is essential.