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Site Engineer
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Site Engineer – Civil Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Car Allowance & Package
Sector: Civil Engineering – Highways, Utilities, Earthworks, Drainage & Infrastructure
A leading Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking a skilled Site Engineer to join their project delivery team on major infrastructure works in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to play a key role in the delivery of earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, deep drainage, and highways (S278 & S38) packages.
Working alongside the Site Agent and Project Team, the Site Engineer will provide technical support, set out works, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, and help drive safe, high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Setting out and surveying works across earthworks, drainage, RC structures, and highways schemes
* Preparing as-built drawings, quality checks, and maintaining site records
* Assisting with the development of Construction Phase Plans, logistics plans, and resource planning
* Supporting the production of 4-week lookahead programmes and progress reporting
* Coordinating with supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery
* Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on site
* Providing technical input to CE’s/variations and supporting programme updates in Microsoft Project
* Assisting with temporary works coordination and supporting commercial meetings where required
Candidate Requirements:
* HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
* Previous experience as a Site Engineer with a Civil Engineering contracting
* Strong knowledge of earthworks, highways (S278/S38), drainage, and RC works
* Proficiency in setting out using GPS/total station and interpreting technical drawings
* Good working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts advantageous
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Project and AutoCAD
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
* Ambition to progress within a leading contractor
What’s On Offer:
* Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Long-term pipeline of projects across Manchester and the wider North West
* Career development opportunities with progression into Agent/Management rolesBefore You Apply
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