Site Engineer

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a varied portfolio across Greater Manchester and the Northwest. You will work with site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme.

The role requires strong setting-out skills, interpretation of drawings, and coordination with subcontractors, with CSCS and ideally SMSTS/SSSTS. The company offers an attractive salary and long-term career progression within an

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong setting-out skills using total station and GPS equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills with site teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• CSCS Card is required.
• SMSTS or SSSTS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for a variety of building projects.
• Carrying out site surveys and maintaining accurate records.
• Interpreting drawings and resolving technical queries with the design team.
• Checking line, level and dimensional control throughout construction.
• Producing as-built information and quality records.
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works meet specification.
• Supporting the delivery of high health and safety standards on site.
• On some projects, supervising the groundworks phase, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme before progressing into the main build.

Skills

Setting out

Total station

GPS

Interpreting drawings

Communication

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS advantageous

Tools

Total station

GPS equipment

Job description

An award-winning building contractor with over 50 years of success is looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects across Greater Manchester and the Northwest.

With a reputation built on quality and long-term client relationships, this employee-owned business delivers a diverse mix of new build and refurbishment projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, residential, industrial and community sectors. They continue to secure work through long-standing framework agreements and repeat business with local authorities, housing associations and public sector clients, providing a strong pipeline of projects across the region.

Projects typically range from £500,000 to £8 million, giving engineers the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio while building a long-term career with a contractor known for investing in its people.

The Role

Working alongside the Site teams, you'll provide engineering support across live projects, ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely and in line with programme.

• Setting out for a variety of building projects.
• Carrying out site surveys and maintaining accurate records.
• Interpreting drawings and resolving technical queries with the design team.
• Checking line, level and dimensional control throughout construction.
• Producing as-built information and quality records.
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works meet specification.
• Supporting the delivery of high health and safety standards on site.
• On some projects, supervising the groundworks phase, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme before progressing into the main build.

What They're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong setting out skills using total station and GPS equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills when working with site teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS or SSSTS would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary.
• Car allowance.
• Long-term career progression within an employee-owned business.
• The opportunity to work on secured framework projects across the North West.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.