
Site Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate setting out and survey control.
- Maintain as-built records and survey data.
- Ensure works are built to specification and within tolerance.
- Champion safety and site compliance.
- Drive quality through inspections and checks.
- Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to keep works moving.
- Drive quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
- Ensure materials and workmanship meet project specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate site records, inspections and progress reports.
- Support testing, quality documentation and project handover.
- Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to keep projects moving.
- Support planning and coordination of site activities.
- Identify risks early and keep progress on track through clear communication.
Qualifications
- Degree or HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
- Proven Site Engineering experience on energy, infrastructure, industrial or aviation projects.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, technical standards and quality control.
- Experience working in a regulated or secure environment (dependent on project).
- Proficient in survey equipment, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Champion health, safety and environmental best practice across site.
- Accurate record keeping, reporting and documentation skills.
- Current CSCS/Safe Pass, First Aid and Manual Handling certification.
Core Responsibilities
The Site Engineer will manage setting out, surveying, and quality assurance while coordinating subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely and to specification. They are responsible for maintaining accurate site records, reporting progress, and championing health and safety standards on-site.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree or HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering and possess proven experience in infrastructure or industrial projects. Proficiency in survey equipment, AutoCAD, and relevant safety certifications like CSCS is required.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Generous leave policies
- Well-being support
- Management and leadership opportunities
About Farrans Recruitment Team
Industry: Construction
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Farrans is a leading civil engineering and building contractor which specialises in innovative and sustainable solutions for the water, energy, aviation, transportation, marine, public sector, industrial and commercial sectors across the UK and Ireland. We employ over 600 people and have offices in London, Edinburgh, Leeds, Monaghan and Belfast. We are proud to be a Sisk company, part of one of Ireland’s largest providers of pioneering construction and engineering services with extensive operations across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. For further information on Farrans, please visit our company website - www.farrans.com. If you would like to speak to us about recruitment opportunities, please email [email protected]