SENIOR ENGINEER – GREATER MANCHESTER

Senior Engineer – Greater Manchester

Description Of Role

We are recruiting an experienced Site Engineer to work on a number of projects within our Building and Civils Division.

Responsibilities

• Ability to technically manage, verify, and oversee setting out and surveying activities across a site or section.
• High proficiency in interpreting, interrogating, and translating complex engineering drawings and identifying design clashes early.
• Mastery of QA processes, temporary works management, and overall technical compliance.
• Competence in using and reviewing data from engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Trimble, Leica systems) and digital project management tools.
• Deep knowledge of material specifications, sustainable construction methods, and value engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex technical variations on site and propose practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Exemplary commitment to safe working practices, setting a strong safety culture on site.
• Expert knowledge and experience in drafting, reviewing, and approving Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and managing complex permit systems.
• CSCS Card (Management or Professionally Qualified Person level preferred).
• SMSTS (Essential).
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification (Highly desirable/Essential depending on project profile).

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Mentorship: Inspires, manages, and develops junior engineering staff and site teams.
• Commercial & Program Awareness: Understands the commercial impact of technical decisions and ensures work aligns with the project schedule and budget.
• Problem Solving: Able to proactively identify complex technical, design, or logistical issues and implement strategic solutions.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear, professional communication with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and senior management.
• Organisation & Project Planning: Strong programming, planning, and resource management skills to coordinate multiple operations simultaneously.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of section delivery, safety, and quality standards.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with major infrastructure, regional frameworks, or Tier 1 contractor projects.
• Practical knowledge of BIM processes, digital engineering tools, and carbon management frameworks.
• Formal appointment as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC).
• Experience assisting with early-stage tendering, staging methods, or programming.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, strategic thinker with strong leadership presence.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, with the ability to lead a team through a fast-paced site environment.
• Flexible and willing to travel or work across regional project locations if required.
• Driven by high standards, professional pride, and a strong commitment to safe project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Professional qualification like MICE/IEng/CEng or working towards is highly desirable).
• Proven experience (typically 6+ years) working in civil engineering, with substantial experience operating at a Senior Engineer level or as an established Site Engineer ready to step up.
• Extensive experience delivering complex civil engineering packages such as major highways, deep drainage, heavy earthworks, or reinforced concrete structures.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring junior engineers, section engineers, and setting-out surveyors.
• Deep understanding of construction contracts (e.g., NEC4), construction drawings, project specifications, and technical standards.
• Experience managing comprehensive quality control systems, including approving Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and sign-offs for final as-builts.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations, site compliance, and CDM Regulations.

Contact

We are Spencer Group.

E: think@thespencergroup.co.uk

T: 01482 766340

Head Office

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