Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Location:

North West (Manchester / Liverpool / Cheshire / Lancashire) Sector:
Residential House building Reporting to:
Senior Engineer / Engineering Manager / Site Manager

Role Overview The Site Engineer will be responsible for the accurate setting out, technical coordination, and quality control of infrastructure and housing plots across residential developments. The role ensures roads, drainage, and substructure works are delivered safely, to specification, and in line with approved drawings. This position suits an engineer with experience in residential groundworks or infrastructure who is confident managing subcontractors and maintaining high technical standards on site.

Key Responsibilities Setting Out & Engineering Control Set out and oversee construction of:

Estate roads and junctions

Foul and surface water drainage

Plot foundations and floor slabs

Kerbing, external works, and levels

Establish and maintain site control points

Carry out regular line and level checks

Produce and maintain accurate as-built records Technical & Quality Management Ensure works comply with approved drawings and specifications

Identify and resolve technical issues on site Liaise with the Technical/Design team regarding design queries

Inspect and sign off drainage and substructure works

Support inspections for NHBC and local authority approvals Subcontractor Coordination Work closely with groundworks and infrastructure subcontractors

Monitor quality and productivity

Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
Assist with progress reporting Health & Safety Promote and enforce safe working practices

Ensure works are delivered in accordance with company H&S procedures

Support site audits and inspections

Candidate Requirements Essential HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proven site engineering experience within residential or civil engineering

Strong understanding of drainage, roads, and foundations

Proficient with total station and GPS equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience working on volume house building developments

Knowledge of S38 / S278 / S104 processes

AutoCAD knowledge

CSCS card Key Skills Strong organisational ability

Good communication with subcontractors and site teams

Practical problem-solving

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple work fronts DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality