Site Engineer

Posted 06 November 2025
Salary £330 - £390/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationManchester
Job type Contract
Job Duration9 Months
Discipline Site Engineer
ReferenceSite Engineer Tunnel and Shafts Manchester

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major tunnelling and shafts project based in Manchester. This long-term contract is offered on an Outside IR35 basis and provides an excellent opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out and surveying for shafts, tunnels, and associated civil works

  • Assisting in the coordination and supervision of site activities

  • Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications

  • Managing quality assurance and compiling as-built records

  • Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery

  • Supporting site safety and environmental compliance

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on tunnelling, shafts, or major civils projects

  • Strong setting out and surveying background (Total Station, GPS, AutoCAD)

  • Civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

  • CSCS card and full UK driving licence

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

Contract Details:

  • IR35 Status: Outside IR35

  • Duration: 9 months

  • Rate: £330 – £390 per day (DOE)

  • Location: Manchester

  • Start: ASAP