Site Engineer

Green Folk; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

26 days annual leave + BH

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Green Folk is seeking a Site Engineer in Birmingham to join the Construction Project Delivery team. You will manage day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and conformance with drawings and specifications.

You will liaise with design teams, site operations and subcontractors, driving right-first-time delivery and project success through technical support and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Engineer/Assistant Site Engineer.
• Strong setting out and surveying experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of QA, inspections and as-built documentation.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil/Construction Eng or related discipline.
• Valid CSCS Card and current competency.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out, dimensional control and surveying activities.
• Review drawings and specs; raise RFIs and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure works meet ITPs, quality standards and project specs.
• Complete quality inspections and maintain records.
• Support health, safety and environmental objectives via risk assessments.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against programme and flag risks.
• Maintain site diaries, records and technical trackers.
• Work with project managers, designers, clients and supply chain.
• Support project handover with accurate documentation.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Drawing interpretation

QA & ITPs

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil/Construction Eng

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Job description

Site Engineer

Birmingham

Permanent

£50,000 Package

BPSS Security Clearence Required

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Site Engineer to join our Clients Construction Project Delivery team. Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day engineering management of allocated works, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, accurately, on programme, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.

Acting as the key link between design teams, site operations, subcontractors and project management, you will provide technical support throughout the construction process, helping to drive right-first-time delivery and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out, dimensional control and surveying activities using Total Stations, GPS and other surveying equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical information, raising RFIs and resolving technical issues as required.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality standards and project specifications.
• Complete quality inspections, maintain accurate records and produce as-built documentation.
• Support the delivery of health, safety and environmental objectives through risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to support efficient project delivery.
• Monitor progress against programme and assist in identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Maintain site diaries, engineering records, drawing registers and technical trackers.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, clients and supply chain partners to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Support successful project handover through accurate documentation and quality assurance processes.

About You

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer, Assistant Site Engineer or similar construction engineering role.
• Strong setting out and surveying experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of quality assurance, inspections and as-built documentation.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure contractor.
• Knowledge of digital engineering systems and Common Data Environments (CDEs).
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or SSSTS qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• £5,000 Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits package and retail discounts

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.