Site Engineer

RTL Group Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for a major tunnelling and infrastructure project in Manchester. You will set out works, carry out surveys, maintain QA records, and supervise subcontractors to meet strict tolerances and programme milestones.

You will work closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager to resolve technical queries and ensure health, safety and environmental standards are upheld on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on tunnelling, underground, utilities or heavy civil projects.
• Proficient with setting out, surveying, QA and monitoring tolerances.
• Competent with AutoCAD and surveying equipment (Leica/Trimble).
• Valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.
• SMSTS/SSSTS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set out for tunnelling works, shafts, underground structures and associated infrastructure.
• Carry out topographical and as-built surveys and maintain survey datums.
• Produce QA documentation, inspection records and site records.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure works meet drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with Site Agent and Project Manager to hit milestones.
• Resolve technical queries with design, commercial and temporary works teams.
• Monitor progress to maintain required tolerances and standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Skills

Leica/Trimble surveying

AutoCAD

Setting out

QA procedures

CSCS Card

Driving licence

SSSTS/SMSTS desirable

Tools

Leica surveying gear

Trimble surveying gear

Job description

We're recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major tunnelling and infrastructure project in Manchester.

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of tunnelling, underground structures, and associated civil engineering works, ensuring activities are completed safely, accurately, and in line with programme requirements.

Site Engineer Responsibilities

• Setting out for tunnelling works, shafts, underground structures, reinforced concrete works, temporary works, and associated infrastructure.
• Carrying out topographical, dimensional, and as-built surveys.
• Establishing and maintaining accurate engineering controls and survey datums.
• Producing and maintaining QA documentation, inspection records, and accurate site records.
• Supervising subcontractors and ensuring works are completed in accordance with specifications, drawings, and approved methodologies.
• Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager to achieve programme milestones.
• Resolving technical queries and coordinating with design, commercial, and temporary works teams.
• Monitoring tunnelling and associated civil engineering activities to ensure works are delivered to the required tolerances.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitoring engineering progress and maintaining accurate records of completed works.
• Supporting the delivery of works within a busy urban environment, with particular attention to logistics, interfaces, and existing infrastructure.

Site Engineer Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on tunnelling, underground, utilities, rail, or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience with tunnelling, shafts, underground structures, reinforced concrete, temporary works, or associated infrastructure.
• Competent in using Leica and/or Trimble surveying equipment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of setting out, engineering controls, surveying, and QA procedures.
• Experience working to tight engineering tolerances and within complex project environments.
• Valid CSCS Card (essential).
• Full UK driving licence.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification is desirable.