Site Engineer
23 hours ago
Durham
Job Description Site Engineer – Environment Location: Durham About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, with a vision to 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 by building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need. We create opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, while working with our supply chain to promote the best working practices and protect the environment in which we work. We stay true to our values by delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about the vital services we provide, acting with integrity by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver long-term value. The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join our Environment Business. Based in or around Durham, you will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites and projects within the region. You will work on our Northumbrian Water Framework, delivering schemes of varying sizes across both Water and Wastewater treatment projects. You will provide site engineering and setting-out support, ensuring high-quality, safe and compliant delivery. What You Will Be Doing • Provide accurate setting-out/engineering control and coordinate site engineering activities, • Support operatives and subcontractors by supplying technical information and construction details, • Complete daily diary records with photographs and maintain accurate site data, • Manage material reconciliation, ensuring efficient use of resources, • Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose, • Carry out as-built surveys, produce 2D and 3D site sketches and maintain associated records, • Assist with planning, monitoring and programming of works, • Maintain quality records and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), • Identify and support the introduction of new techniques, processes and innovations to enhance project delivery, • Promote and maintain a positive Health, Safety & Environment culture, • Support project teams to ensure works are delivered to programme, budget and specification About You We are looking for someone who has: Essential: • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data, • Experience using setting-out techniques and equipment including Level and EDM (GPS knowledge desirable), • A flexible and proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills, • A positive attitude with a desire to learn and take on new challenges, • Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships, • Understanding of Health & Safety within a construction environment, • CSCS and SMSTS (or willingness to work towards – training supported) Desirable: • Previous experience in the Water or Civil Engineering sector, • Experience using digital site tools e.g. Field View, Viewpoint Personal attributes we value: • Organised, structured and professional with a passion for excellence, • Demonstrates our values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration, • A self-starter with a can-do mindset, • Flexible, resilient and able to influence and build relationships What We Can Offer in Return With an impressive order book of over £3.9 billion, we are one of the UK’s leading principal contractors, offering you: • Long-term career stability and the chance to work on exciting infrastructure projects, • A high-performing, diverse and supportive team committed to your development, • Opportunities to progress and build a long-term career with us We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through our ‘Be Well’ programme, offering discounts, guidance and support to promote healthy living. We invest in high-quality training through our Leadership Development Framework, Apprenticeship Programmes and Career Paths initiative to help you grow and reach your potential. Our Benefits • Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service + option to buy additional days, • Wide range of corporate discounts, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Comprehensive pension plan, • Regular “Save As You Earn” share purchase scheme, • Private medical scheme options for salaried employees, • Paid membership to one recognised professional body relevant to your role How to Apply For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions within our Environment business, please contact: Emily Bunniss – Additional Information Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly, and this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. We encourage and would be grateful if you could inform us of any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a positive experience during the application process. Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. A Full Job Description Is Available On Request. Note for Recruitment Agencies We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with PSL agencies if this role is eligible for release. Speculative CVs will not be accepted and no fee will be payable. Please direct queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. About Us Our vision is to 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 the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone. In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. About The Team Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years.
