Site Engineer

Lintott Control Systems Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in West Yorkshire seeks a Site Engineer to coordinate engineering control on infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage site diaries, maintain quality records, and support junior engineers. An ideal candidate will have a qualification in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The company offers diverse projects and opportunities for professional development. Competitive compensation and benefits package provided, promoting safety and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Experience in site engineering with a focus on Infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site engineering control and provide technical information.
• Complete site diaries and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering

Professional qualifications including CSCS

Job description

Role – Site Engineer - Infrastructure

Location – West Yorkshire

Purpose of the role:

As General Foreman, you will provide setting out/engineering control on site and ensure all required quality assurance checks are completed on our Infrastructure projects on COMAH sites in West Yorkshire.

Galliford Try has supported COMAH sites for over 40 years, providing reactive and planned civil maintenance, facilities management and civil project delivery through some of our longest‑standing client partnership.

What will you be doing:

• Coordinate site engineering control, setting out, and provide technical information to operatives and subcontractors.
• Complete site diaries, photographic records, and material reconciliations.
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• Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and maintain accurate as‑built surveys and drawings.
• Produce 2D and 3D site sketches to support construction activities.
• Maintain quality and compliance records in line with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Assist with planning, monitoring, and programming of site works.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior and graduate engineers.
• Promote safe working practices, minimise waste, and support continuous improvement and innovation on site.

About you:

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or similar, with site experience.
• Confident in setting out, surveying, and maintaining accurate records.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Relevant professional qualifications including CSCS, Temporary Works, CAT & Genny / Utility Service Coordinator.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high‑profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (Local Authority)

Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multimodal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.

We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jenny Reid on [e-mail].

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, part‑time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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