Site Engineer

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Purpose of the role:

As a Site Engineer, you will be joining us in delivering major improvements to the A47 in Norwich for our client National Highways. This is a project that will cut congestion, improve safety, and boost growth across the region.

Join us and take your career forward on a high-profile infrastructure scheme, working with expert teams to shape transport links and create a lasting difference to local communities.

What you will be doing:

Accurately establish levels, survey control, and set out works in line with contract drawings

Maintain precise records, diaries, and quality documentation in compliance with legal and company requirements

Support production of ITPs, task briefings, programmes, and as-built records

Carry out as-built surveys, material reconciliations, and ensure surveying equipment is calibrated

Coordinate setting out activities and provide clear information to operatives and subcontractors

Resolve technical issues and implement new processes, techniques, and innovations on site

Promote safe working practices, environmental compliance, and company procedures

Deliver works defect-free, ensuring timely handover and quality completion

Mentor and support junior/graduate engineers while encouraging best practice

Protect company property, minimise waste, and contribute to creating a safe, efficient site

About you:

Work safely and interpret data and drawings accurately.

Proficient in standard setting out techniques, including Level, EDM, and GPS.

Flexible work attitude with strong problem-solving skills.

HND or degree, with relevant CSCS card and experience.

Office 365 expertise and relevant field experience.

What We Can Offer in Return:
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.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• 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
• Competitive family leave policy
• 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…