Site Engineer in Oldham, Greater Manchester

Site Engineer

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure | Affordable Housing Developments

Manchester & West Yorkshire £40,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

An established and growing civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit a Site Engineer to support the delivery of infrastructure and groundworks packages for new-build affordable housing developments across Manchester, West Yorkshire and the surrounding regions.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, the business delivers roads, sewers, drainage, foundations and external works for a range of housing association and residential development projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer looking to join a well-respected contractor offering long-term career progression and exposure to multiple residential infrastructure schemes.

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager and Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme requirements.

Responsibilities

Setting out for roads, sewers, drainage, plot works and external works packages

Producing and maintaining site records and engineering documentation

Managing QA procedures and as-built information

Carrying out site surveys and verification checks

Ensuring works are completed to specification and design requirements

Coordinating subcontractors and site teams

Assisting with programme management and progress reporting

Identifying and resolving technical issues on site

Supporting commercial teams with measurements and progress records

Promoting the highest standards of health, safety and quality

Requirements

Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or groundworks

Experience working on residential infrastructure or affordable housing developments

Competent in setting out using GPS and robotic instruments

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Good understanding of roads, drainage and groundworks packages

Excellent communication and organisational skills

CSCS Card essential

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS or SSSTS

Experience working for a groundworks or civil engineering contractor

What's on Offer?

Salary £40,000 - £55,000 DOE

Car Allowance or Company Vehicle

Pension Scheme

Annual Bonus

Strong pipeline of long-term work

Clear progression into Senior Engineer and Project Management roles

Opportunity to work on multiple residential and affordable housing developments across the North West and Yorkshire

This position would suit a Site Engineer, Setting Out Engineer or Civil Engineer seeking to further their career with a growing contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure works for the residential sector.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Tammy Marlowe at MK Consult.