Site Engineer – Shaft & Tunnelling (Civil)

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited is seeking a Site Engineer to support a major civil engineering project in Southampton. You will be responsible for setting out works, checking drawings, and ensuring quality and safety on site.

The role requires experience in shaft or microtunnelling, a proven track record in civil project settings, and strong communication with site teams and clients. A CSCS card and team-oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Shaft or Microtunnelling experience.
• Proven track record of setting out on civil engineering projects.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety and legal regulations.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with site-based team and Clients.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proven troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis.
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy.
• Ensuring that quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with Client specification.
• Providing engineering support to ensure any technical problems are overcome.
• Conducting pre-start site surveys.
• Ensuring a timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects, working closely with the Project Manager and installation teams.
• Operating and promoting a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Site calibration checks.
• Assisting in resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Skills

Shaft experience

Microtunnelling

Setting out on civil projects

Construction methods knowledge

Health & Safety knowledge

CSCS card

Excellent communication

Team player

Troubleshooting

Tools

Leica surveying equipment

Trimble surveying equipment

Job description

Joseph Gallagher Limited is seeking a Site Engineer to support a major civil engineering project in Southampton. You will be responsible for setting out works, checking drawings, and ensuring quality and safety on site.

The role requires experience in shaft or microtunnelling, a proven track record in civil project settings, and strong communication with site teams and clients. A CSCS card and team-oriented approach are essential.