Site Engineer - Multiple Locations

Multiple Site Engineer Roles across various locations - Leeds, North East, and Penrith!

Our Client has a requirement for Site Engineers, who will be required to work on a contract basis across various UK locations:

• Role: Site Engineer
• Locations: Leeds: North East and Penrith
• Contract work: 6 months initially – long term project work
• Day rate and Night rates on offer at an uplifted rate
• Project type: Structural Repair/ Specialist Repair Schemes

Role Purpose:

The primary purpose is to support the implementation of the engineering strategy for a designated project, ensuring efficient management of materials, labour, and resources within the allocated budget.

Key Responsibilities (Accountabilities):

1. Engineering Strategy and Project Support – Assist the senior team in implementing the project’s engineering strategy and framework.
2. Resource Management – Manage materials, plant, and labour, ensuring their efficient and safe use within the allocated budget.
3. Communication of Systems and Design – Ensure all relevant systems and design information are communicated effectively to project teams.
4. Verification and Technical Support – Provide support to the project delivery team, including verifying work and offering technical guidance.
5. Project Assurance – Lead or support project audits, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality, and safety standards.
6. Customer and Supplier Relationships – Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, technical consultants, and suppliers, managing their input into design and delivery.
7. Continuous Improvement and Team Development – Coach and motivate the team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
8. Procurement and Material Control – Ensure efficient procurement processes and maintain accurate schedules and cost reports.
9. Quality Control and Technical Integrity – Implement quality assurance principles and ensure that the customer’s requirements are met.
10. Progress Reporting – Provide accurate and timely progress reports to senior management, highlighting performance against project estimates.
11. Digital Tool Integration – Leverage digital tools and technologies to support project execution and enhance efficiency.
12. Health, Safety, and Sustainability – Maintain a focus on Zero Harm and contribute to sustainability efforts.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Engineering Expertise – Previous experience in engineering and a subject matter expert in the relevant discipline.
2. Educational Background – A degree in an engineering discipline and professional qualifications (e.g., MICE, MIStructE) are desirable.
3. Experience and Skills – Prior management experience in construction or a related industry, with strong knowledge of technical issues and trends.
4. Communication and Interpersonal Skills – Strong communication skills, able to build relationships and work under pressure.
5. Innovation and Development Focus – A strong desire to innovate and continuously pursue engineering excellence.
6. Additional Desirable Skills – Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its practical application. Tier One contractor experience would also be desirable.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to identify and address issues promptly, with a strong drive to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Customer-centric with a flexible, team-oriented approach.
• A relentless focus on safety (Zero Harm) and sustainability.

This role requires a highly skilled engineer with both technical and leadership capabilities, focusing on project delivery, team management, and quality assurance.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Site Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.