Site Engineer - Manchester

GRAHAM Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a skilled Site Engineer in Manchester for a multi-million-pound project. The successful candidate will oversee site operations, ensure high safety standards, and mentor junior staff. Strong experience in concrete frame construction is essential, ideally with skills in AutoCAD. Benefits include a car allowance, pension scheme, and private medical cover.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

35 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer.
• Strong background in concrete frame construction, especially high-rise and slipform.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform precise surveying and setting out using Robotic Total Stations.
• Coordinate material procurement and manage site logistics.
• Mentor and support trainee engineers.

Skills

Surveying

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

AutoCAD

QA tools

Job description

About The Role

SITE ENGINEER

LOCATION: Manchester

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

DIVISON: Building

BENEFITS: Car allowance, Pension scheme, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + more

Are You a Skilled Site Engineer Seeking Your Next Big Challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Manchester, working on a landmark multi-million-pound project. If you have a strong background in concrete frame construction—especially high-rise and slipform structures—we want to hear from you!

Expected Duties

• Perform precise surveying and setting out using Robotic Total Stations.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and quantities; raise and manage TQs as needed.
• Coordinate material procurement and manage site logistics.
• Plan and oversee daily site operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise effectively with consultants, subcontractors, and the wider project team.
• Supervise site labour and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of work.
• Mentor and support trainee engineers.
• Uphold Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across the site.
• Maintain accurate quality assurance records and a detailed site diary.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Organise and oversee material testing.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement on-site.
  
  

What We’re Looking For: Technical Skills

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and familiar with QA tools like FieldView or Autodesk Build.
• Strong background in concrete frame construction, ideally with high-rise and slipform experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  

Behavioural Attributes

• Clear and confident communicator with strong report-writing skills.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Customer-focused and results-driven.
• Able to build strong relationships and influence others.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Collaborative team player with excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement.
  
  

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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Role

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

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• Phone: [phone]
  
  

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

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