Site Engineer - UK Projects

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert-Ash is recruiting a Site Engineer to support delivery of major construction projects across the UK and Ireland. You will provide technical setting-out, coordinate with design teams and subcontractors, and help ensure works are completed safely, accurately and to the required standards.

This role suits professionals with a proven track record on large-scale builds, familiar with AutoCAD and quality control, CSCS/Safe Pass, and a full UK driving license, who can travel to sites across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major construction projects.
• Strong setting-out, coordination, and site reporting skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Relevant Civil/Construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree).
• CSR, CSCS or Safe Pass card required.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel UK/Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and levelling per drawings.
• Coordinate drawings with design teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality control and testing of works.
• Support delivery within construction programmes.
• Maintain site records and safety culture.

Skills

Setting out

Site coordination

Subcontractor coordination

Quality control

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Site Engineer for our client, Gilbert-Ash, a leading construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the UK and Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects, providing technical support, setting out expertise and ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and levelling of works in line with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Review and coordinate technical drawings, ensuring effective integration between design teams, subcontractors and site operations.
• Monitor quality control, inspections and testing of works and materials to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Support the delivery of projects in line with construction programmes, ensuring works progress efficiently and safely.
• Carry out checks before and after concrete pours and other key construction activities.
• Provide technical guidance to subcontractors, resolving issues and supporting day-to-day site operations.
• Maintain accurate site records, documentation and project information.
• Support health, safety, quality and environmental standards in line with company procedures.
• Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks and the ongoing development of a positive safety culture.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, subcontractors and wider stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within the construction industry.
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects within a main contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, construction methods and technical coordination.
• Experience managing and coordinating subcontractors on complex projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office packages.
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline (HNC/HND/Degree).
• CSR, CSCS or Safe Pass card required.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to projects across the UK and Ireland.

Desirable:

• Experience with Temporary Works Coordination.
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Professional membership with CIOB, ICE or equivalent.

And so much more...

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer, Senior Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer to join a highly regarded contractor delivering complex construction projects across the UK and Ireland.