Site Engineer

Tilbury Douglas; Castleford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Castleford seeks a Site Engineer responsible for ensuring project compliance and technical viability. Candidates should have a relevant degree and main contractor experience. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• Ability to use own initiative and manage time effectively.
• Experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with customers and representatives.
• Implement company strategies for health, safety, and sustainability.
• Line management of junior staff and ensuring project compliance.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Main contractor construction experience

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Degree in a relevant construction subject

Safety Level 1 course

Appropriate CSCS Card

Job description

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the technical viability of the project works, (or part of the project works). Participate in the health and safety, quality, environmental and commercial management of the project.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining excellent and effective working relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Implementing Tilbury Douglas Construction's Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Implementing the Companies Business Management System;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Supporting initiatives to deliver ongoing continuous improvement;
• Line management responsibilities, including the undertaking of annual appraisal and development for junior members of staff;
• Ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records etc to confirm such compliance;
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

What we will need from you

• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience;
• Degree (or similar equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (essential);
• Safety Level 1 course;
• Appropriate CSCS Card;
• Comprehensive experience as a Site Engineer working for a main contractor (essential);
• Experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to use own initiative;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to plan and manage time;
• Strong attention to detail

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We have now achieved our IiD status.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application!