Site Engineer

JN Bentley; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression pathways

Flexible benefits

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking a Site Engineer to deliver detailed design and build projects across BESS schemes. You will work with site management, design teams and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery while supporting the programme and budget.

You will contribute to planning and on-site activities, achieving practical, buildable solutions and maintaining records. A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card and SSSTS required.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out activities and surveys per specs and ITPs.
• Ensure company procedures are followed on all activities.
• Liaise with site operatives, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Support delivery team with practical, buildable design solutions on site.
• Maintain accurate as-built records and surveys.
• Assist with site establishment and promote health, safety and environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaborative approach

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

CSCS Card

SSSTS

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Driven by the emerging market for renewable energy, network upgrades and grid fluctuation management, the support in delivering Battery Energy Storage Schemes (BESS) marks an important diversification into a new market for JN Bentley. Working within our specialist capabilities in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, we are leading the delivery of a number of new schemes across the country. This is a key time for us as we continue to grow in this exciting sector and look to expand our experienced team and deliver more BESS projects. Engineering is at the heart of everything we do. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering detailed design and build projects, working closely with site management, design teams, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure schemes are constructed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across all stages of project delivery while contributing to projects that make a lasting difference to communities and the environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out setting out activities and surveys in accordance with project specifications, inspection and test plans.
• Ensure company procedures are followed throughout all engineering and construction activities.
• Liaise effectively with site operatives, subcontractors and project stakeholders to communicate engineering requirements.
• Support the delivery team in implementing practical and buildable design solutions on site.
• Complete and maintain accurate as‑built records and surveys.
• Assist with site establishment and ensure company systems, procedures and standards are implemented effectively.
• Support the Site Manager in maintaining and promoting a positive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Monitor progress on site, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, plant and labour resources.
• Assist with cost control by logging deliveries, monitoring plant utilisation and supporting site reporting requirements.
• Provide engineering and production data to support commercial reporting and project performance monitoring.
• Contribute to planning activities and help ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

What we're looking for

• CSCS Card and SSSTS qualification.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, standards and construction practices.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites within region, and potentially further afield as required.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and technical requirements relevant to water and infrastructure projects.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.

Why join us?

Join one of the UK's leading integrated design and build organisations and take your career to the next level. You'll play a key role in delivering projects that create lasting environmental and community impact, while building your expertise through a secure, long‑term programme of work.

As an employee‑owned business, your success is our success. As you grow and develop your career, you'll share in the value you help create, ensuring your contribution is recognised and rewarded for the long term.

• A highly competitive salary and rewards package.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Clear, tailored career progression pathways.
• Flexible benefits to support your financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing needs.