Site Engineer

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Site Engineer to deliver detailed design and build projects with site management, design teams, subcontractors and the wider project team. You will ensure schemes are constructed to high standards in a safe, efficient manner.

You will gain hands-on experience across project stages, contributing to environments and communities, while working within an employee-owned business offering long-term career development.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card and SSSTS qualification.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, standards and construction practices.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites within the North West region.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and technical requirements relevant to water and infrastructure projects.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out activities and surveys in accordance with project specifications, inspection and test plans.
• Ensure company procedures are followed throughout all engineering and construction activities.
• Liaise effectively with site operatives, subcontractors and project stakeholders to communicate engineering requirements.
• Support the delivery team in implementing practical and buildable design solutions on site.
• Complete and maintain accurate as-built records and surveys.
• Assist with site establishment and ensure company systems, procedures and standards are implemented effectively.
• Support the Site Manager in maintaining and promoting a positive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Monitor progress on site, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, plant and labour resources.
• Assist with cost control by logging deliveries, monitoring plant utilisation and supporting site reporting requirements.
• Provide engineering and production data to support commercial reporting and project performance monitoring.
• Contribute to planning activities and help ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Civil engineering degree

HNC/HND

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business, combining the engineering expertise of Mott MacDonald with the delivery capability of JN Bentley. Operating across the water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK, we deliver innovative infrastructure solutions from concept and detailed design through to construction, commissioning and handover. With an annual turnover exceeding £600 million, we continue to strengthen our position as a leading infrastructure delivery partner. Our sustained growth and robust performance provide an outstanding platform for career development and progression.

The role

Engineering is at the heart of everything we do. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering detailed design and build projects, working closely with site management, design teams, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure schemes are constructed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery while contributing to projects that make a lasting difference to communities and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out activities and surveys in accordance with project specifications, inspection and test plans.
• Ensure company procedures are followed throughout all engineering and construction activities.
• Liaise effectively with site operatives, subcontractors and project stakeholders to communicate engineering requirements.
• Support the delivery team in implementing practical and buildable design solutions on site.
• Complete and maintain accurate as-built records and surveys.
• Assist with site establishment and ensure company systems, procedures and standards are implemented effectively.
• Support the Site Manager in maintaining and promoting a positive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Monitor progress on site, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, plant and labour resources.
• Assist with cost control by logging deliveries, monitoring plant utilisation and supporting site reporting requirements.
• Provide engineering and production data to support commercial reporting and project performance monitoring.
• Contribute to planning activities and help ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

What We're Looking For

• CSCS Card and SSSTS qualification.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, standards and construction practices.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites within the North West region.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and technical requirements relevant to water and infrastructure projects.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.

Why join us?

Join one of the UK's leading integrated design and build organisations and take your career to the next level. You'll play a key role in delivering projects that create lasting environmental and community impact, while building your expertise through a secure, long-term programme of work.

As an employee-owned business, your success is our success. As you grow and develop your career, you'll share in the value you help create, ensuring your contribution is recognised and rewarded for the long term.

We are committed to helping our people thrive, offering an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A highly competitive salary and rewards package.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Clear, tailored career progression pathways.
• Flexible benefits to support your financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing needs.

Join a business where your work makes a difference, your development is prioritised, and your future is invested in. You will help deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve the environment and enhance communities across the North West.