Job Description
Site Engineer
Location: North West (Manchester / Liverpool / Cheshire / Lancashire)
Sector: Residential Housebuilding
Reporting to: Senior Engineer / Engineering Manager / Site Manager
Role Overview
The Site Engineer will be responsible for the accurate setting out, technical coordination, and quality control of infrastructure and housing plots across residential developments. The role ensures roads, drainage, and substructure works are delivered safely, to specification, and in line with approved drawings.
This position suits an engineer with experience in residential groundworks or infrastructure who is confident managing subcontractors and maintaining high technical standards on site.
Key Responsibilities
Setting Out & Engineering Control
Set out and oversee construction of:Estate roads and junctionsFoul and surface water drainagePlot foundations and floor slabsKerbing, external works, and levelsEstablish and maintain site control pointsCarry out regular line and level checksProduce and maintain accurate as-built records
Technical & Quality Management
Ensure works comply with approved drawings and specificationsIdentify and resolve technical issues on siteLiaise with the Technical/Design team regarding design queriesInspect and sign off drainage and substructure worksSupport inspections for NHBC and local authority approvals
Subcontractor Coordination
Work closely with groundworks and infrastructure subcontractorsMonitor quality and productivityReview RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)Assist with progress reporting
Health & Safety
Promote and enforce safe working practicesEnsure works are delivered in accordance with company H&S proceduresSupport site audits and inspectionsCandidate Requirements
Essential
HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)Proven site engineering experience within residential or civil engineeringStrong understanding of drainage, roads, and foundationsProficient with total station and GPS equipmentAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsFull UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience working on volume housebuilding developmentsKnowledge of S38 / S278 / S104 processesAutoCAD knowledgeCSCS card
Key Skills
Strong organisational abilityGood communication with subcontractors and site teamsPractical problem-solvingHigh attention to detailAbility to manage multiple work fronts
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