Site Engineer

Galliford Try Plc; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career stability

Be Well programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try Plc is seeking a Site Engineer to join our Environment Business, based in or around Durham. You will travel across sites within the region, supporting Water and Wastewater schemes and ensuring compliant delivery.

You will provide site engineering and setting-out support, manage materials, records and surveys, and work to ITPs with a strong emphasis on health and safety. A CSCS and SMSTS background is preferred, with training offered where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with setting-out and reading technical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and data.
• Experience using surveying equipment; GPS knowledge desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Health & safety awareness and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate setting-out and engineering control across projects.
• Support operatives and subcontractors with technical information and construction details.
• Complete daily diary records with photos and maintain site data.
• Manage material reconciliation and efficient use of resources.
• Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Carry out as-built surveys and 2D/3D site sketches.

Skills

Setting-out

Reading drawings

GPS/EDM knowledge

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS training

Tools

Field View

Viewpoint

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join our Environment Business. Based in or around Durham, you will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites and projects within the region. You will work on our Northumbrian Water Framework, delivering schemes of varying sizes across both Water and Wastewater treatment projects. You will provide site engineering and setting-out support, ensuring high-quality, safe and compliant delivery.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide accurate setting-out/engineering control and coordinate site engineering activities
• Support operatives and subcontractors by supplying technical information and construction details
• Complete daily diary records with photographs and maintain accurate site data
• Manage material reconciliation, ensuring efficient use of resources
• Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose
• Carry out as-built surveys, produce 2D and 3D site sketches and maintain associated records
• Assist with planning, monitoring and programming of works
• Maintain quality records and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Identify and support the introduction of new techniques, processes and innovations to enhance project delivery
• Promote and maintain a positive Health, Safety & Environment culture
• Support project teams to ensure works are delivered to programme, budget and specification
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data
• Experience using setting-out techniques and equipment including Level and EDM (GPS knowledge desirable)
• A flexible and proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude with a desire to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Understanding of Health & Safety within a construction environment
• CSCS and SMSTS (or willingness to work towards - training supported)

Desirable

• Previous experience in the Water or Civil Engineering sector
• Experience using digital site tools e.g. Field View, Viewpoint, Organised, structured and professional with a passion for excellence
• Demonstrates our values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration
• A self-starter with a can-do mindset
• Flexible, resilient and able to influence and build relationships

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups, with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives by building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need. We create opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, while working with our supply chain to promote the best working practices and protect the environment in which we work. We stay true to our values by delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about the vital services we provide, acting with integrity by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver long-term value.

With an impressive order book of over £3.9 billion, we are one of the UK's leading principal contractors, offering you

Benefits

• Long-term career stability and the chance to work on exciting infrastructure projects
• A high-performing, diverse and supportive team committed to your development
• Opportunities to progress and build a long-term career with us
• We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through the 'Be Well' programme, offering discounts, guidance and support to promote healthy living.
• We invest in high-quality training through our Leadership Development Framework, Apprenticeship Programmes and Career Paths initiative to help you grow and reach your potential.
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service + option to buy additional days
• Wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular "Save As You Earn" share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees
• Paid membership to one recognised professional body relevant to your role