Overview
We are working with a well-established piling and civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an Assistant Piling Engineer to support ongoing projects across the North West. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity based out of their Bolton office, with occasional site visits as required. Ideal for someone with a background in civil engineering or geotechnics looking to gain experience in the specialist piling sector with a long-term career path.
Role Overview
As Assistant Piling Engineer, you'll be supporting both site and office operations, with a strong focus on QA, document control, and day-to-day coordination between the site team and contracts management.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and reviewing QA documentation and project records
* Managing and updating safety documentation (RAMS, permits, inspections)
* Liaising with site foremen and contracts managers on progress and site requirements
* Supporting engineering teams with drawings, technical information, and reports
* Assisting in the preparation of as-built documentation and client handovers
* Tracking and organising site records, concrete cube results, and pile logs
* Visiting sites occasionally to carry out checks and support QA procedures
* Working with the contracts team to support project delivery schedules and resource planning
Requirements
* HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or similar
* Strong interest in piling, ground engineering, or heavy civils
* Good understanding of construction QA and site processes
* Organised and detail-oriented with a proactive approach
* Competent in Microsoft Office and basic CAD (preferred but not essential)
* Full UK driving licence (site travel as required)
* CSCS card (or willing to obtain)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive starting salary with review upon going permanent
* Temporary to permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects
* Office-based role with regular contact with live projects
* Full training and support from experienced piling engineers and contracts managers
* Opportunity to progress into a site or contracts engineering role over time
If you are interested please apply and someone from the team will be in contact
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