Site Engineer

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 junctions
Foul and surface water drainage
Plot foundations and floor slabs
Kerbing, external works, and levels

Establish and maintain site control points
Carry out regular line and level checks
Produce and maintain accurate as-built records

Technical & Quality Management

Ensure works comply with approved drawings and specifications
Identify and resolve technical issues on site
Liaise with the Technical/Design team regarding design queries
Inspect and sign off drainage and substructure works
Support inspections for NHBC and local authority approvals

Subcontractor Coordination

Work closely with groundworks and infrastructure subcontractors
Monitor quality and productivity
Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
Assist with progress reporting

Health & Safety

Promote and enforce safe working practices
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with company H&S procedures
Support site audits and inspections

Candidate Requirements

Essential

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proven site engineering experience within residential or civil engineering
Strong understanding of drainage, roads, and foundations
Proficient with total station and GPS equipment
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience working on volume housebuilding developments
Knowledge of S38 / S278 / S104 processes
AutoCAD knowledge
CSCS card

Key Skills

Strong organisational ability
Good communication with subcontractors and site teams
Practical problem-solving
High attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple work fronts

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