Site Engineer

Story Contracting; Chorley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training

Company car/allowance

Health cash plan

Hybrid working options

Volunteering days

Job summary

Story Contracting is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee technical delivery, quality assurance and day-to-day coordination of civil works on site from the Chorley office. You will ensure works align with designs, standards and safety regs while collaborating with project managers, subcontractors and clients.

The role requires setting out, surveying, progress monitoring and QA activities, with opportunities to drive improvements and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery on site.

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards degree in Civil Engineering.
• Desirable: professional engineer status progress.
• Experience in site surveying and quality systems.
• Knowledge of NR standards and H&S regulations.
• Experience with setting out and inspection plans.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying site works per drawings and specs.
• Lead site quality management, ITPS, audits, NCRs and documentation.
• Supervise construction activities and subcontractors safely to standard.
• Monitor progress against programmes and report risks and milestones.
• Raise TQs and document technical issues and deviations.
• Review drawings and method statements and resolve on-site issues.
• Maintain daily reports, inspection records and as-built info.

Skills

Site surveying

Quality management

H&S regulations

Stakeholder coordination

Engineering principles

Network Rail Standards

Education

Degree level in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Working towards professional engineer status (desirable)

Tools

Leica Total station

Dual Grade lasers

Job description

Site Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic team player? Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our North West Team, based from our Chorley office and working on sites, there has never been a better time to join!

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical delivery, quality assurance, and day-to-day coordination of civil engineering works on site. You will ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, and health and safety regulations. Working closely with project managers, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of workmanship, driving project performance, and ensuring successful project delivery through effective planning, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying site works in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Leading site quality management activities, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality audits, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and documentation control to ensure all works meet contractual specifications, industry standards, and client expectations.
• Supervising construction activities and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Monitoring progress against project programmes and reporting on site performance, risks, and key milestones.
• Raise Technical Queries (TQs) and report Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring technical issues, quality concerns, and deviations from specification are appropriately documented, investigated, and resolved.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and method statements, and resolving engineering issues on site.
• Maintaining accurate site records, including daily reports, inspection records, as-built information, and quality documentation.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified or working towards degree level, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Working towards professionally qualified engineer status in a relevant discipline (desirable)
• Understanding of site working environments and protocols
• Construction / Rail Engineering experience
• PTS certified (desirable)
• SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
• Experience of current setting out procedures and equipment (Leica Total station / Dual Grade lasers)
• Experience of working with and driving a high level of engineering principles
• Knowledge of Network Rail Standards and Governance
• Good working knowledge of H&S regulations and legislation
• Experience of working within highly regulatory environments
• Ability to work on your own but thrives within the team
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Willingness to undergo further training to advance knowledge

Why Apply?

• Award-winning training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Working from home (1 day per week) and agile working policies
• Two paid volunteering days each year

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display.

• GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
• HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
• PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
• FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
• TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
• WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.