Site Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-03
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Engineering
Civil Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Site Engineer – AMP 8
Location:
Bournemouth or Dorchester
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Engineer to join our Environment Business at Galliford Try.
Galliford Try have been appointed as a Principal Contractor for the Wessex Water AMP 8 framework so you will be working as part of an experienced, high performance team delivering Design & Build projects on this £3.5b AMP 8 framework.
Ideally, you will be based in or around the Bournemouth or Dorchester area and you will have the opportunity to travel across multiple high value sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing:In this role, you will provide setting‑out and engineering support on site. You will coordinate engineering control and setting‑out activities and provide technical information to operatives and subcontractors to help deliver works safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
- Provide accurate setting‑out and engineering control on site
- Coordinate engineering activities to support successful construction delivery
- Complete daily site diary records, including photographs and supporting evidence
- Conduct material reconciliations and ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose
- Carry out as‑built surveys and create accurate 2D and 3D drawings/sketches
- Support quality processes including record keeping, ensuring works are carried out in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Maintain accurate as‑built records throughout delivery
- Assist in planning, monitoring and programme updates for site works
- Support innovation and continuous improvement by identifying new processes, technologies and techniques
- Promote and uphold a positive Health, Safety & Environment culture across site
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data
- Working knowledge of standard setting‑out techniques and experience using
- Level and EDM (GPS knowledge desirable)
- A flexible, proactive approach with strong problem‑solving skills
- CSCS and SMSTS (or willingness to work towards – training can be provided)
- Previous experience in the Water Industry or Civil Engineering sector
- Experience working on site and familiarity with construction quality processes
- Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
- Demonstrates our values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity & Collaboration
- Flexible, resilient and able to influence and build strong relationships
- A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively
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 offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. 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.
- 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
- 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
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people‑orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
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…
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