Site Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Manchester is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee the successful construction phase of major civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and essential site experience, particularly in the UK water sector. Responsibilities include accurate setting out, ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality assurance, and providing technical support on-site. A CSCS card is required, and the role promotes a culture of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Essential experience as a Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects.
• Specific experience within the UK Water Sector is highly desirable.
• CSCS card is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurate setting out for civil engineering elements.
• Ensure construction meets design drawings and specifications.
• Manage inspection and test plans and maintain records.
• Provide technical assistance to site management and workforce.
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards.
• Liaise with design team and subcontractors to resolve issues.

Skills

Setting out and surveying

Technical compliance

Quality assurance

Health & Safety compliance

Technical assistance

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying equipment (total stations, GPS)

Job description

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be crucial to the successful construction phase of our projects. You will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, and technical support on site for major civil engineering works within operational water treatment environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate Setting Out: Undertake all necessary setting out and surveying for civil engineering elements (concrete structures, earthworks, pipework, etc.).
• Technical Compliance: Ensure construction is carried out according to design drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Manage the inspection and test plans (ITPs), maintain comprehensive records, and compile handover documentation.
• Site Support: Provide technical assistance and information to site management, supervisors, and the direct workforce.
• Health & Safety: Actively promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
• Design Liaison: Liaise with the design team and subcontractors to resolve technical issues promptly.

What You'll Bring

• A degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
• Essential experience as a Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects.
• Specific experience within the UK Water Sector (Waste Water Treatment Works is highly desirable).
• Proficiency in using modern surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, etc.) and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and quality control procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• CSCS card is essential.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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