61 site engineer jobs found in Manchester

Job Title: Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer Location: Stockport Day Rate: £300-£350 Per Day (With Equipment) Duration: 4 Month freelance contract Sector: New Build (Groundworks Contractor) Overview We're recruiting a freelance Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer for a new build residential apartment scheme in the Stockport area. This is a minimum 4 Month contract working for a groundwork's contractor. The Role * New Build Apartment Development * Setting out for retaining wall and associated groundwork elements * Drainage, foundations, and external works * Setting out using your own equipment * Managing QA, record keeping, and associated paperwork * Interpreting construction drawings and specifications * Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and design teams * Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards Candidate Requirements * DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS UK WORKING HISTORY * Minimum 5 years' setting out experience...

Job Title: Freelance Site Engineer (ideally with own 1 person setting out kit) Location: Stalybridge, Greater Manchester Rate: £280 - £330 Outside IR35 Start Date: 30th March Duration: 6 Weeks Role As a Site Engineer you will complete setting out of piles and civils works on a project in Greater Manchester CSCS Experience as a Site Engineer completing setting out and surveys in the UK Ideally has own kitResponsibilities: QA Setting out and surveying of the site Setting up and maintaining site control Supervising Works when needed Attend in-house progress meetings Setting Out Sites and Organising Facilities Ensuring compliance with works standards To Ensure work is completed to the correct quality Attend Team Briefs & carry out briefings when needed Checking and Preparing Site Reports, Designs and Drawings Liaising With Clients, Subcontractors and Other Professional Staff Contacts to Apply: Alex Hartley - Civils Resourcer - (phone number removed) Damian Aston -...

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a large marine civils scheme. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out drainage and groundworks package in accordance with drawings, specifications, and programme * Managing QA documentation, including ITPs and as-built records * Carrying out site inspections and quality control checks * Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring progress on site * Assisting with surveys, volumes, and resolving technical queries Site Engineer Requirements: * Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or earthworks projects. * Strong setting out and surveying skills * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications * Valid CSCS card * The engineer needs to supply their own total station (Leica, Trimble, Topcon) Application: To apply for this Site Engineer role, please submit your up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Job Title: Site Engineer Location: Kieghley Duration: 6 Months Start Date: 14th April Overview: We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a project team working on a building extension, including reinforced concrete (RC) frame works. This is a 6-month contract role, ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with strong setting out experience across groundworks and structural packages. Key Responsibilities: * Setting out for drainage, earthworks, foundations, slabs, pile caps, and RC frame elements * Interpreting technical drawings and ensuring accurate implementation on site * Maintaining quality control procedures and ensuring work is completed to specification * Supporting RC frame construction including columns, walls, and formwork alignment * Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and other stakeholders * Conducting site surveys and producing as-built records * Ensuring health &...

Encon Staffing are currently looking for a CSCS Card Site Engineer in Bingley, BD16 2 weeks work initially but could go longer for the right person Will be setting out works on a new building and potentially working over 2 sites in Bingley and Halifax. * Immediate start available * Must have CSCS Card and Relevant Qualifications * Must be able to provide 2 references of recent site engineering work Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm Please call the Encon office for more information

Long-Term Engineering Roles Available! An excellent, long-term opportunity has arisen for experienced Site Engineers and Section Engineers to work on a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) investment initiative in Sheffield. The Project: The contractor has been appointed for the main construction works of a new 30,000 square metre machine shop for MoD-owned Project. This high-profile, £210m project is located on a 16-acre site in Sheffield. The Roles: Site Engineers: £400 per day (CIS) Section Engineers: £430 per day (CIS) Key Requirement: Candidates must have BPSS clearance or be willing to obtain it for this defence-critical manufacturing capacity upgrade project. If you are interested in a secure, long-term role on a prestigious project, please get in touch with Hannah at Randstad CPE on (phone number removed) Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that...

Site Engineer – Multiple Sites (York & Humber/Hull Region) Residential Groundworks Start: ASAP Duration: 4 months initially with potential extension Rate: £350 per shift My client, a well-established and reputable civil engineering contractor, is currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple sites in the York and Humber/Hull regions on a range of infrastructure and groundwork projects. THE ROLE: As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects, taking full responsibility for all setting out duties across various sites. You will work closely with site teams to ensure works are carried out accurately, safely, and to specification. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Carrying out all aspects of setting out using appropriate equipment • Interpreting technical drawings and ensuring works are delivered in line with specifications • Providing engineering support to site...

My client is a leading contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Senior Engineer to complete an 10 month contract. You will be required to Oversee the engineering of 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 • Heavy Qa, ITPs RAMS • 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

Senior Engineer | RC Frame, Groundworks & Slipform | Sheffield About the Client Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering large-scale RC frame and groundworks packages across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work across the Midlands and Northern regions, they are known for delivering technically complex projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. Their reputation is built on quality delivery, strong engineering capability, and long-term client relationships. About the Role The client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to support the delivery of RC frame, groundworks, and slipform construction works on major projects in and around Sheffield. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site team, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, ensuring technical accuracy, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety throughout the construction process. Key...

UPB are working with a specialist civils contractor to appoint a Sub Agent to assist in the delivery of a complex infrastructure project. Ideally, you will be from an Engineering background, and comfortable with predominantly an-office based role to assist in driving a project forward. Key responsibilities: * Working on the construction phase delivery plan, optimizing construction programme * Assisting the Project Manager with implementing RAMS and other site documentation * Ensure compliance with construction drawings and record any variances * Ensure Site diaries and allocation sheets are produced * Attend weekly site meetings * Coordinate with the design manager to ensure that the design activities are visible and that all activities are aligned to support the programme * Encourage and support the delivery of successful collaborative planning with the contract delivery teams Key Competencies/ Experience: * Previous experience in undertaking a Site...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join a water treatment project in Oldham, working with a well-established civil engineering subcontractor. This is an immediate requirement and offers the opportunity to work on key infrastructure works within a regulated water environment. Site Agent Role & Responsibilities: * Managing day-to-day site operations on water treatment schemes * Supervising subcontractors, direct labour, and plant on site * Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification * Coordinating civil engineering works including drainage, ducting, concrete structures, and pipework * Leading health & safety on site, including toolbox talks and site briefings * Liaising with the Project Manager, Site Engineers, and the main contractor * Monitoring site progress and reporting against programme * Managing site documentation and quality control...

Key Responsibilities Early Involvement & Design Development Act as design engineer during concept and definition stages. Provide engineering input into feasibility and conceptual design options. Undertake initial reviews of solution packages, identifying risks, issues or opportunities. Prepare solution pricing deliverables, scopes of work and design submissions. Review supplier bids and support creation of project budgets and programmes. Contribute to risk and opportunities registers and planning documentation. Detailed Design & Engineering Lead internal discipline design activities and manage subcontract design deliverables. Produce engineering specifications, technical documents and scopes of work. Manage service providers, equipment suppliers and MEICA subcontractors throughout the design and delivery phases. Participate in HAZOPs, ALMs and technical review workshops. Conduct site surveys and provide engineering support from concept to commissioning. Review OEM and...

CAD Engineer / Draftsman Manchester (Hybrid / Predominantly Remote) Duration: 2–4 weeks Commitment: Approx. 2 days per week We are currently seeking a CAD Engineer / Draftsman to support a manufacturing facility in Manchester on a short-term contract basis. This is a straightforward but important assignment focused on updating and creating site drawings to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of the facility. Scope of Work * Update existing site layout drawings * Produce new drawings for previously undocumented areas, including: * Roof voids * Service spaces * Ensure drawings are accurate, clear, and aligned with site requirements Requirements * Proven experience as a CAD Engineer / Draftsman within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment * Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar CAD software) * Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision * Strong attention...

Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry) Location: Manchester (Hybrid working) Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35) An established engineering consultancy business is seeking an experienced Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the UK Water Industry Key Responsibilities Produce civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits, communicating effectively with clients and project teams Direct, support and develop CAD Technicians, junior designers and graduates Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional and water...

Job Opportunity: Principal CE&I Engineer Location: Manchester Contract Type: 12 month/full time 🔧 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal CE&I Engineer to lead, manage and deliver high‑quality CE&I design solutions for a major nuclear processing, storage and decommissioning facility. This is a senior technical role requiring strong leadership, deep engineering expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, Responsible Engineers and multidisciplinary teams. You will play a pivotal role in shaping design strategy, ensuring compliance with Sellafield, British and European Standards, and guiding projects from early concept through to detailed design and tender documentation. 🧩 Key Responsibilities Lead the management, review and delivery of CE&I design deliverables for complex nuclear projects. Interpret and implement Sellafield, British and European Standards to produce bespoke tender documentation and associated design outputs....

Graduate / Intern Project Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Near Manchester Type: 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Salary: Dependent on experience / education level A chemical manufacturing business near Manchester is looking for a Graduate / Intern Project Engineer to support a key site-wide CMMS implementation project. Due to when this project will start we are only considering candidates who are already based in the local area. There are strong public transport links from the local area for those who haven't got their own transport. This role is ideal for: • Recent graduates looking for their first engineering role • Students about to complete their 2nd year of Electrical Engineering • Interns or placement students What you'll do: • Assist with rollout and integration of the CMMS system • Support data collection, asset verification, and system input • Work alongside Maintenance and Engineering teams • Help improve maintenance processes and documentation...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

Senior Safety Case Engineer - Part-Time Location: Warrington - Hybrid £51-56/hour Contract Duration: April 2026 - November 2026 (with potential to continue through project phases to 2029) About the Project Join the Return of Failed Fuel (RoFF) project, part of the AGR Programme, developing a safety case to export suspect AGR fuel from Receipt & Storage ponds back to AGRSP or FHP. This complex, high-profile project involves reversing standard fuel routing processes and demonstrating the capability to safely move fuel using existing site assets. Currently in the Appraise and Select phase, the project is supported by an Integrated Project Team (IPT) and requires a Senior Radiological Safety Assessor to help deliver safety case documentation, support engineering design, and ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards. Key responsibilities include gap analysis for fuel unpacking and liquid effluent management, and contributing to Hazop/fault identification studies,...

SCADA / HMI Engineer Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid - Warrington (Office + Remote) Security Clearance: BPSS / Eligible for SC Are you an experienced SCADA/HMI Engineer who loves solving complex problems, shaping high‑quality control systems, and working on projects that genuinely matter? What You'll Do In this role, you'll design, develop, implement and test SCADA/HMI solutions that meet rigorous engineering and safety standards. You'll play a key part in the full systems lifecycle, from requirements capturing through to system testing, documentation, and commissioning. You will: Design & Engineering Develop HMI/SCADA applications (e.g., Rockwell FactoryTalk View) using standardised objects, faceplates and intuitive visual displays. Prepare high‑quality engineering documentation such as URS/RTM, FDS/SDD, SSS, test specifications and I/O schedules. Work closely with PLC engineers to define the control system architecture, network diagrams and interface documentation....

Are you a proven expert in designing, developing, and implementing HMI/SCADA control systems within the industrial sector, particularly with experience in Rockwell FactoryTalk View? Do you possess extensive knowledge of SCADA programming, scripting languages such as VBScript and Python, and a strong understanding of network integration, databases, and cyber security standards? If you're looking for a challenging role that offers the opportunity to work on complex control systems projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and utilise your meticulous attention to detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Read on or apply now to find out more! The Opportunity This organisation is committed to pioneering innovative control system solutions, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment that values technical excellence and collaborative spirit. Known for its cutting-edge projects, it stands out through its commitment to safety, quality, and continuous...