Site Engineer

RTL Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Manchester is seeking a qualified Site Engineer to provide technical support on a busy site. The ideal candidate should have experience in civil engineering, particularly water and wastewater projects, and a solid understanding of reinforced concrete structures. Responsibilities include setting out for structures, managing site surveys, and liaising with subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety standards. A CSCS card and relevant degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering schemes.
• Strong background in RC structures and complex reinforced concrete pours.
• CSCS card (essential); SMSTS/SSSTS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and setting-out support across a busy site.
• Ensure structures are built safely, accurately and to specification.
• Assist with progress reporting and short-term planning.

Skills

Setting out for RC structures

Managing site surveys

Interpreting technical drawings

Supporting construction team with technical queries

Monitoring quality on site

Liaising with subcontractors

Education

Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Setting-out equipment (Leica / Trimble)

Digital QA systems

Job description

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will provide technical and setting-out support across a busy, fast-moving site. You’ll be working as part of a collaborative delivery team, ensuring structures are built safely, accurately and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for RC structures, including bases, walls, columns, chambers, slabs and associated works.
• Managing site surveys, control points and as-built records.
• Interpreting technical drawings, specifications, ITPs and method statements.
• Supporting the construction team with technical queries and problem-solving.
• Monitoring quality on site and completing QA documentation.
• Liaising with subcontractors, site managers and the client team.
• Ensuring works comply with CDM, company standards and H&S requirements.
• Assisting with progress reporting and short-term planning.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering schemes – ideally water, wastewater or heavy infrastructure.
• Strong background in RC structures and working on complex reinforced concrete pours.
• Proficient with setting-out equipment (Leica / Trimble) and digital QA systems.
• Understanding of temporary works, drainage, pipework and civils interfaces.
• Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline.
• CSCS card (essential); SMSTS / SSSTS desirable

If you are interested, please get in touch and one of our team will get in contact