51 site engineer jobs found in Manchester

Site Engineer – Freelance Bradford | Long-Term Contract | Civils / Infrastructure Fed up chasing short-term freelance jobs every few months? This is a genuine long-term freelance opportunity with a busy civil engineering contractor delivering a steady pipeline of infrastructure and civils works across the region Engineers with experience around National Grid sites, substations, utilities or regulated infrastructure environments will be of particular interest. NG Persons would be a major advantage. The role: * Setting out and QA duties across live civils projects * Drainage, ducting, roads, concrete, foundations and infrastructure works * As-built surveys and quality documentation * Working closely with site management and subcontractors * Supporting safe delivery on busy live sites Ideal background: * Previous experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer * Civil engineering or infrastructure project...

My client is a leading contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete an 6 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a busy construction project. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all setting out and engineering works are carried out accurately and in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and programme requirements. Key Responsibilities: Setting out and checking M&E grid lines across the project Overseeing and verifying steelwork installation to ensure accuracy and compliance with drawings Ensuring all works are completed to the required quality and safety standards Carrying out site surveys, measurements, and quality checks Coordinating with subcontractors, site management, and design teams Identifying and resolving any engineering or technical issues on site Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to senior management Ensuring all work is delivered in line with project deadlines and specificationsKey Skills: Strong understanding of setting out and site engineering...

Site Engineer required for 3-4 months on groundworks project in Stone, Staffs. Site Engineer will be required to set out for bolts, bases, drainage, utilities, slab, foundations, S278, sewers and externals. The project is a £25 Million new build industrial unit. Site Engineer will preferably supply own kit and will have laptop and CAD package. Site Engineer role: • Setting out and quality checks for structural steelwork, drainage works, underpinning, earthworks and excavations, groundworks • Check setting out information • Establish primary and secondary dimensional control • Check and record control points • Complete Permit to Load/Strike • Requisition materials for in situ concrete works and obtain approvals • Supervise concrete deliveries inc pre and post-pour Inspections • Maintain site diary inc maintaining good housekeeping on site • Manage and co-ordinate construction of all structural elements • Set out and maintain structural accuracy and main and internal gridlines inc...

My client requires a Site Engineer to work alongside the company Site Engineer on a project in Blackpool. This is a new build commercial scheme therefore knowledge of similar would be advantageous. The role will involve floating bolts, structural frame. Bolt boxes etc. Please send a CV in the first instance. There is two months work available on the scheme. Please send through a CV in the first instance

Site Supervisor / Machines Supervisor Location: Manchester-based, covering sites across the North of England Sector: Civil Engineering / Recycling Infrastructure / Industrial Works Projects: Recycling & Recovery Facilities Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Supervisor / Machines Supervisor to oversee civil engineering works on recycling and waste management facilities operated across the North of England. The successful candidate will supervise day-to-day site operations involving: * Concrete works * Drainage installation * Groundworks * Machine operations * Industriial civils packages * Health & safety compliance This is a hands-on supervisory role suited to someone with strong civil engineering experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage labour, subcontractors, and plant efficiently across multiple live industrial environments. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and coordinate daily site activities on civils projects *...

Our client is looking for an experienced Surveyor to work on a major tunnelling and shaft scheme project. The role will involve supporting tunnelling operations, shaft construction works, and heavy civils activities across the project. Surveyor Responsibilities: * Carry out accurate setting out and surveying duties on site * Support tunnelling and shaft construction operations * Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme * Produce and maintain accurate survey records and site documentation * Work closely with engineers, subcontractors, and site teams * Ensure quality and HSEQ standards are maintained throughout works Surveyor Requirements: * Previous experience within tunnelling, shafts, or heavy civils projects * Proficient with surveying equipment and software * CSCS Card * Strong understanding of site engineering and surveying principles * Good communication and organisational skills * Ability to work effectively...

Senior Project Engineer - OLE We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Senior Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of rail infrastructure projects across the UK rail network. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional with expertise in Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and/or Third Rail systems to play a key role in the design, construction, testing and commissioning of major rail projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with Network Rail standards, legislation and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, high-quality and cost-effective engineering solutions across rail infrastructure projects Implement Network Rail systems, engineering controls and project procedures throughout the project lifecycle Provide technical leadership, guidance and assurance to Project Engineers and wider delivery teams Monitor compliance with Railway Group...

Retail & Shopfitting Installation Engineer – Nights Location Nationwide – engineers will ideally be allocated to sites close to their home location where possible. Contract Type Contract / Project-Based Shift Pattern Night shifts – Sunday & Monday * Sunday shift start: 4:00pm * Monday shift start: 10:00pm Shift finish times will vary depending on completion of works. Engineers may leave site once all work has been completed and signed off by the Site Lead/customer. Project Overview On behalf of our client we are recruiting teams of reliable Engineers to support a nationwide retail installation programme across retail sites throughout the UK. We are looking to build multiple teams of approximately 10 Engineers per region to carry out overnight installation works on behalf of our client. This is a hands-on role suited to candidates with experience in retail installations, shopfitting, merchandising, fixture fitting, retail rollouts, or field engineering projects....

Job Title: CE&I Responsible Engineer Work Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week Hours: 40 hours per week Security Clearance: Minimum BPSS required; must be capable of achieving SC Project: Major Infrastructure Upgrades on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Responsible Engineer to support a long‑term, multi‑billion‑pound infrastructure delivery partnership within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for managing CE&I design and engineering activities across a diverse utilities programme on a nuclear licensed site. You will act as the technical authority for CE&I design, ensuring all solutions are safe, compliant, sustainable and delivered to programme and budget, while meeting the stringent regulatory requirements of a nuclear environment. Project Background This long‑term infrastructure partnership will deliver critical utilities...

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer Working Location: Manchester Contract Type: Contract (June Start) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering design team within the oil & gas industry. The successful candidate will lead mechanical engineering activities across conceptual, FEED, detailed engineering, and project execution phases for upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities. This role requires strong technical leadership, project coordination skills, and experience delivering high-quality engineering solutions in compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage mechanical engineering activities for oil & gas design projects from concept through execution. - Provide technical leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary engineering team. - Develop and review mechanical engineering deliverables including: - Equipment specifications...

The Opportunity Our client, a leading engineering organisation within the nuclear sector, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their team on a major uranium enrichment FEED project. This is a senior-level position offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the electrical scope on a complex and high-profile programme. The Role Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager and/or Electrical Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading all electrical engineering activities. This is a purely electrical role, requiring recent nuclear sector experience. Key Responsibilities * Take full responsibility for delivery of the electrical scope, including planning, reporting, and change management * Lead engineering meetings and coordinate delivery across the electrical team * Support project cost estimates, including CTR development * Produce, review, and approve a wide range of engineering documentation, including: * Basis...

Hybrid Work Pattern Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office (Manchester) or site, remainder remote The Opportunity Our client, a leading organisation within the UK nuclear sector, is seeking an experienced EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Responsible Engineer to support delivery of a major infrastructure programme at a key nuclear decommissioning site. This role sits within a long-term, multi-billion-pound infrastructure partnership, delivering critical upgrades and enhancements to site-wide utilities. Project Overview The programme focuses on refurbishment, replacement, and new installation of essential utilities infrastructure, including: * Steam (LP & HP) * Water systems (raw, domestic, demineralised, treatment) * Compressed air * Bulk chemical storage and distribution * Sewage treatment facilities Works span full lifecycle delivery - from design through to commissioning - across both on-site and off-site...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer based in either Manchester, Blackpool, Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham. This role is on an initial contract till the end of March 2027. We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. Your responsibilities: Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain...

Working with a well-established Client who is a market leader in their field I am looking for two new team members to join the frontline support team in a dual-function role combining Customer Support and Scheduling Coordination. This is a varied, fast-paced position where no two days are the same. The Role As a key point of contact within the business, you'll split your time between delivering outstanding customer service and managing the scheduling of our field engineers. You'll be the hub that keeps our customers happy and our operations running smoothly — ensuring the right engineer is in the right place at the right time, every time. This is a 15–18 month fixed-term contract, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop skills across two high-impact functions within a busy, supportive team environment. What’s on offer: * £26 - £27k * Company pension * On site parking * Referral programme What you’ll be doing: Customer Support: * Acting as the first point of...

Shift Engineer (Temp to Perm) Location: Westhoughton – BL5 Salary: £42,500 + Benefits Shift Pattern: Days | 39 hours per week Contract: Temporary to Permanent We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production through effective maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement of site machinery and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking for long-term stability, development, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position within a well-established business. The Role As a Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring machinery and production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. Working closely with production teams, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across the site. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site equipment Respond quickly and...

Company Description Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 8,000 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy...

Mechanical Fitter 📍 Trafford, Manchester 💷 From £17.50 per hour + Overtime 🕒 39 hours per week 📅 Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm | Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm 📄 Temp to Perm Opportunity (Permanent after 13 weeks) ES Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering company based in Trafford. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience repairing and refurbishing industrial mechanical equipment to work across varied site and workshop-based projects. The company provides specialist services including on-site machining, workshop engineering support, fabrications, and mechanical maintenance across a range of industrial environments. The Role As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs, refurbishment, and maintenance on industrial gearboxes and mechanical plant process equipment. The role will involve both workshop and on-site work, requiring a hands-on engineer with strong...

Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - Temporary ongoing role Electrical bias ideal! Hourly rate: £40 - 42 per hour Target rate DOE Job Type: Temporary Contract, Inside, NO LTD COMPANY, SORRY Electrical  bias, ideally dual skilled Client: Global Consumer FMCG Manufacturing Company Location: Halifax area  Contract Type: Temporary Contract 3-6 months  You will be joining a Global manufacturing FMCG leader with a huge number of sites across the Globe. The manufacturing factory site you will be joining is world-class and you will be maintaining assets that produce Global market leading consumer products that people buy every second of every day. Key Responsibilities – Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - Contract To service adjust and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe manner, maintaining process and packaging equipment To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvements...

AC Engineer / AC Installer Required – Cardiff We are looking for experienced AC Engineers / Installers to join a large commercial installation project in Cardiff. This is a long-term project lasting approximately 3–4 months, with immediate starts available for the right candidates. Day-to-Day Duties: Installation of air conditioning systems on a commercial site Installing copper pipework and insulation Hanging and mounting indoor and outdoor AC units Assisting with containment and bracket installation Running drainage and condensate pipework Pressure testing and assisting with commissioning where required Reading and working from site drawings and plans Working alongside other engineers and site trades to complete installations safely and efficiently Maintaining a clean and safe working area on site Following site health & safety procedures at all times Requirements: Previous experience in AC installation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Own...