via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·7 days ago

Site Engineer

Reed
Rochdale Full-time GBP 40,000 – 45,000
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Site Engineer

  • Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 plus £4,000 Car Allowance

  • Location: Manchester

  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join an award-winning, family-owned construction business based in Manchester, dedicated to improving lives through our projects. We are looking for a Site Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality work and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide accurate setting out and engineering support throughout the project delivery.

  • Monitor progress, resources, materials, and site conditions, maintaining clear project records.

  • Support commercial activities through measurement, valuations, and reporting.

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, designers, and subcontractors to ensure effective project coordination.

  • Contribute to programme planning, project reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Promote the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

  • Support the development of trainees and continuously enhance your own technical knowledge and skills.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A relevant construction or engineering qualification (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent).

  • Site engineering experience within construction, civils, or infrastructure projects.

  • Strong technical, setting-out, and problem-solving skills.

  • Great attention to detail and organisational ability.

  • Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

  • A proactive attitude and commitment to working safely and collaboratively.

  • Knowledge of multiple civils trades and techniques.

  • Experience working directly with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders.

  • Understanding of modern civils methods and technologies.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package including a £4,000 car allowance and access to the Tusker Car Scheme.

  • Enhanced pension contributions and life assurance cover of 3x salary.

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a Christmas shutdown, holiday purchase/sale options

  • Bupa Private Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing initiatives, eye care benefits, access to our Benefits portal, and ongoing learning through our online training platform.

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