Civil Site Engineer

Esh Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Civils Engineer to provide technical guidance and support on-site for various projects. Your role includes ensuring accurate construction, maintaining safety compliance, and possibly stepping in as site manager when needed. Ideal candidates will have at least an HND or equivalent and demonstrate good communication and planning skills. Benefits include enhanced holidays, a pension plan, and a hybrid working option.

Benefits

Enhanced Holidays & Birthday Leave

Hybrid Working

Pension plan

ULEV Car Lease Scheme

Exclusive shopping savings

Buy and Sell Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• HND in civil engineering or related field required.
• Technical training certificates enhance expertise.
• Microsoft package proficiency essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate setting out of construction works.
• Assume site manager responsibilities when required.
• Maintain detailed site records and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Planning and organisational skill

Professional behaviour

Can-do attitude

Education

Minimum HND or equivalent

Technical training certificates

Tools

Microsoft packages

LSS/N4CE survey packages

Job description

About the role

We are recruiting a dedicated and technically proficient Civils Engineer to provide effective setting out, technical guidance, and on-site support across a range of civil engineering projects. In this key role, you will work closely with site teams to ensure construction activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with design specifications. Your expertise will help drive quality, safety, and performance on site, contributing to the successful delivery of high-standard infrastructure works.

Location

Leeds

What we will expect from you

• Ensure the accurate setting out and the safe construction of the works in accordance with the contract documents and the requirements of the client
• Ensure technical compliance and the safety of all operational activities
• Ability to assume site manager role and responsibilities when required for short term cover
• Maintain and agree with the client’s representatives, relevant site records and as-built drawings
• Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements and Company Quality Management Systems
• Provide accurate records and measurement details to enable the Quantity Surveyor to prepare monthly valuations
• Ensure exceptional levels of customer care

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND or equivalent
• Technical training certificates
• Proficiency of Microsoft packages
• Experience of LSS/N4CE survey packages desirable

Attributes & Skills

• Good communication skills, both written and face to face
• Good planning and organisational skill
• Professional behaviour at all times
• “Can do / will do” attitude

Benefits

• Enhanced Holidays & Birthday Leave – Extra time off plus a day to celebrate your birthday.
• Hybrid Working – Balance work and life with flexible arrangements (where applicable).
• Secure your future with a pension plan and expert guidance.
• ULEV Car Lease Scheme – Drive greener with our ultra-low emission vehicle leasing option.
• Exclusive savings on shopping, leisure and lifestyle.
• Buy and Sell Holidays – Flexibility to purchase or sell annual leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Cycle to Work – Save money and stay healthy with our bike purchase scheme.