Site Engineer

JN Bentley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Site Engineer to support on-site civil engineering works across our UK water, energy and environment frameworks. You will implement setting-out procedures, assist the Site Manager with safety, planning and resource management, and participate in on-site surveys.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering quality outcomes. Travel to sites across the operational region is expected.

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS qualifications are required.
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• An understanding of methods, materials and technical aspects relevant to the project.
• Excellent organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring standard company procedures are adopted in carrying out setting out operations as per the test and inspection, and that effective methods of communication are used in transmitting information to operatives and subcontractors
• Site Management and carrying out ‘as built’ surveys on completed works
• Assist the Site manager in the initial set‑up, ensuring company systems and procedures are in place and implemented; supporting the Site Manager in maintaining and enforcing safety standards throughout the project; support the site team in planning and monitoring output
• Financial Control and ensuring company cost systems are kept up to date by logging material deliveries, managing and reviewing plant levels
• Assisting the Site manager and Quantity Surveying Department by compiling data to record resources utilised on each activity.

Skills

CSCS card

SSSTS

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has been working with Yorkshire Water since MMB's creation in 1999, delivering a huge variety of projects - from restoring and upgrading picturesque reservoirs, to installing the latest technology to provide clean drinking water or treat sewerage to protect rivers - we've done it all. We have several frameworks with Yorkshire Water and remain a delivery partner into AMP8, keeping our team of over 300 people busy for years to come.

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical or electrical, our engineers are based on site and play a practical, hands‑on role in the successful delivery of projects. As an Engineer you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity.

The Role Of a Site Engineer Includes

• Ensuring standard company procedures are adopted in carrying out setting out operations as per the test and inspection, and that effective methods of communication are used in transmitting information to operatives and subcontractors
• Site Management and carrying out ‘as built’ surveys on completed works
• Assist the Site manager in the initial set‑up, ensuring company systems and procedures are in place and implemented; supporting the Site Manager in maintaining and enforcing safety standards throughout the project; support the site team in planning and monitoring output
• Financial Control and ensuring company cost systems are kept up to date by logging material deliveries, managing and reviewing plant levels
• Assisting the Site manager and Quantity Surveying Department by compiling data to record resources utilised on each activity.

What You’ll Need

• CSCS and SSSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• An understanding of methods, materials and technical aspects relevant to the project
• Excellent organisation and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.