Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic team player? Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our North West Team, based from our Chorley office and working on sites, there has never been a better time to join!

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical delivery, quality assurance, and day-to-day coordination of civil engineering works on site. You will ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, and health and safety regulations. Working closely with project managers, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of workmanship, driving project performance, and ensuring successful project delivery through effective planning, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Setting out and surveying site works in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Leading site quality management activities, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality audits, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and documentation control to ensure all works meet contractual specifications, industry standards, and client expectations.
• Supervising construction activities and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Monitoring progress against project programmes and reporting on site performance, risks, and key milestones.
• Raise Technical Queries (TQs) and report Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring technical issues, quality concerns, and deviations from specification are appropriately documented, investigated, and resolved.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and method statements, and resolving engineering issues on site.
• Maintaining accurate site records, including daily reports, inspection records, as-built information, and quality documentation.

• Qualified or working towards degree level, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Working towards professionally qualified engineer status in a relevant discipline (desirable)
• Understanding of site working environments and protocols
• Construction / Rail Engineering experience
• PTS certified (desirable)
• SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
• Experience of current setting out procedures and equipment (Leica Total station / Dual Grade lasers)
• Experience of working with and driving a high level of engineering principles
• Knowledge of Network Rail Standards and Governance
• Good working knowledge of H&S regulations and legislation
• Experience of working within highly regulatory environments
• Ability to work on your own but thrives within the team
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Willingness to undergo further training to advance knowledge

• Award-winning training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Working from home (1 day per week) and agile working policies
• Two paid volunteering days each year

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

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