Site Engineer – Environment (Water/Wastewater)

Galliford Try Group; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programme

Leadership development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Galliford Try is recruiting a Site Engineer to join the Environment team in Durham. You will provide site engineering and setting-out support across multiple projects within the Northumbrian Water Framework, ensuring high-quality, safe and compliant delivery.

The role involves coordinating setting-out activities, supporting operatives, maintaining records, and contributing to planning and programme delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience using setting-out techniques and equipment including Level and EDM.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Setting-out techniques

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Health & Safety

CSCS

SMSTS

Tools

Field View

Viewpoint

EDM

Job description

Galliford Try is recruiting a Site Engineer to join the Environment team in Durham. You will provide site engineering and setting-out support across multiple projects within the Northumbrian Water Framework, ensuring high-quality, safe and compliant delivery.

The role involves coordinating setting-out activities, supporting operatives, maintaining records, and contributing to planning and programme delivery.