Site Engineer

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd recruits for a Senior Site Engineer role in the North West region. The engineer will own site activities, mentor junior staff, and lead on delivery of foundations, drainage, earthworks, and structures while maintaining quality, safety, and programme adherence.

The candidate should have around 10+ years in civil engineering/groundworks, strong setting-out skills, and the ability to manage short-term project leadership with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Site Engineer within the civil engineering, infrastructure, or groundworks sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of foundations, drainage systems, structures, earthworks, and setting out procedures.
• Proven ability to supervise site operations and coordinate multiple trades.
• Competent in the use of modern surveying instruments and site engineering software.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and resolve technical issues on site.
• Experience producing accurate site records and as-built information.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Capable of stepping into a project leadership role for short periods when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out, surveying, and levelling activities using modern surveying equipment and technology.
• Support the delivery of projects involving foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, earthworks, and general groundworks.
• Conduct pre-construction site surveys, boundary verification checks, and existing level surveys.
• Calculate and quantify excavation volumes, reduced level dig requirements, cut and fill operations, and disposal quantities.
• Monitor and supervise subcontractors and site operatives, including groundworkers, steel erection teams, and other specialist trades.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records, including survey information, quality records, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across all site activities.
• Provide engineering support during project mobilisation and early-stage site setup.
• Assist the Site Manager in the day-to-day delivery of projects and provide management cover during periods of absence or annual leave.
• Support project planning and problem-solving to ensure work is delivered efficiently and safely.
• Coach, mentor, and develop trainee and junior Site Engineers, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.

Skills

Site Engineer

Leadership

Surveying

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Independent Work

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Construction

Relevant construction qualification

Tools

Surveying Instruments

Site Engineering Software

Job description

Senior Site Engineer

Location: North West Region
Employment Type: Permanent
Reporting To: Site Manager

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Site Engineer to support projects across the North West region. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable engineer with a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks who can take ownership of site engineering activities, provide leadership to site teams, and, when required, manage projects on a short-term basis.

The successful candidate will have extensive industry experience, ideally around 10 years or more, and be confident mentoring and developing junior and trainee engineers. A strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and delivering projects to programme is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out, surveying, and levelling activities using modern surveying equipment and technology.
• Support the delivery of projects involving foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, earthworks, and general groundworks.
• Conduct pre-construction site surveys, boundary verification checks, and existing level surveys.
• Calculate and quantify excavation volumes, reduced level dig requirements, cut and fill operations, and disposal quantities.
• Monitor and supervise subcontractors and site operatives, including groundworkers, steel erection teams, and other specialist trades.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records, including survey information, quality records, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across all site activities.
• Provide engineering support during project mobilisation and early-stage site setup.
• Assist the Site Manager in the day-to-day delivery of projects and provide management cover during periods of absence or annual leave.
• Support project planning and problem-solving to ensure work is delivered efficiently and safely.
• Coach, mentor, and develop trainee and junior Site Engineers, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant experience as a Site Engineer within the civil engineering, infrastructure, or groundworks sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of foundations, drainage systems, structures, earthworks, and setting out procedures.
• Proven ability to supervise site operations and coordinate multiple trades.
• Competent in the use of modern surveying instruments and site engineering software.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and resolve technical issues on site.
• Experience producing accurate site records and as-built information.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Capable of stepping into a project leadership role for short periods when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS certification
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent)