Site Engineer

Farrans Construction; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans Construction seeks a Senior Engineer to manage site teams and ensure high-quality engineering solutions. You will liaise with various stakeholders, oversee health and safety practices, and ensure compliance with construction specifications. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Payment of annual professional membership

Contributory pension plan up to 6%

Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover)

34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Enhanced family policies

Living away from home allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Valid CSCS / CSR card necessary.
• Familiarity with building regulations and Health and Safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Managing site engineers and overseeing health and safety.
• Assisting in construction progress and ensuring quality and compliance.
• Providing support for technical issues and conducting inspections.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction

Sound engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We build, we transform, and we connect. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.

Are you ready to work with us to deliver a variety of high-quality engineering and construction solutions, whilst making a positive difference to the communities we operate in?

Outline

This role will see you managing site engineers, reviewing construction information, and assisting the site management teams with all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management. You’ll also liaise closely with the Engineering and Integration team to ensure work is carried out in line with specifications and drawings.

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Building strong working relationships with the Engineering team and sub-contractors
• Assisting in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity
• Assisting in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, such as drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork, etc.
• Providing engineering support to overcome technical problems and answer technical queries
• Setting out works within allowable tolerances
• Regularly checking setting out points and benchmarks, ensuring calibration certificates for instruments are up-to-date and recorded
• Ensuring the workforce understands setting out information is suitable for the work being carried out
• Maintaining setting out and dimensional control for accurate construction
• Proactively managing Health and Safety on site
• Coordinating and supervising temporary works as required
• Implementing test and inspection plans for all works on site

Your required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices
• Valid CSCS / CSR card
• Sound engineering knowledge
• Familiarity with latest building regulations, legislation, and Health and Safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

What we can offer you:

Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We promote ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits such as:

• Payment of annual professional membership
• Contributory pension plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%)
• Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover)
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced family policies
• Living away from home allowance, covering accommodation, daily allowance, and travel costs as per our policy

Farrans is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.