Site Engineer

Joseph Gallagher Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction firm in Leicester is seeking a skilled Site Engineer to support various civil engineering projects. The role involves setting out works according to contract drawings, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and supporting engineering solutions. Candidates must have a valid CSCS card and robust knowledge of construction methods. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential. The firm promotes a culture of health and safety and is committed to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sheet Piling, RC structures around live assets is advantageous.
• Proven track record of setting out on civil engineering projects.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety, and legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set out detailed works as per contract drawings with regular checks.
• Check plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy.
• Ensure quality control requirements are met per client specifications.
• Provide engineering support for technical problem-solving.
• Conduct pre-start site surveys.
• Ensure timely handover of works with no outstanding defects.
• Promote high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance.
• Perform site calibration checks.
• Assist in resolving unexpected technical difficulties.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Team collaboration

Education

Valid CSCS card

Job description

*Unfortunately, we’re only accepting applications from those who reside in the UK*

LOCATION - Leicester
HOURS - Monday-Friday (days)

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in. To Joseph Gallagher, this means acting responsibly in all that we do to add value, not only in our commercial activities, but beyond, to the local communities, our environments, our people and the quality of our work.

As the Site Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy
• Ensuring that quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with Client specification
• Providing engineering support to ensure any technical problems are overcome
• Conducting pre-start site surveys
• Ensuring a timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects, working closely with the Project Manager and installation teams
• Operating and promoting a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
• Site calibration checks
• Assisting in resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

To be successful in this position, the Site Engineer must have:

• Experience with Sheet Piling, RC structures around live assets would be advantageous
• Have a proven track record of setting out on civil engineering projects
• Possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety and legal regulations
• A valid CSCS card
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with site-based team and Clients
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Proven troubleshooting skills

LIFE Culture

At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we\'re promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Equality and Diversity

The Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].

For additional information please contact [e-mail]