Site Engineer

Job Title: Site Engineer — Industrial New Build (Short-Term Contract)
Location: Middlewich, Cheshire
Rate: £320 per day
Contract Type: Short-term cover, for large-scale industrial new build project

About Us
We are a leading regional contractor delivering major industrial developments across the Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality, safety and efficiency, and are committed to delivering large-scale industrial projects on time, to budget and to the highest standards. We now require a capable and experienced Site Engineer to join our team for a short-term assignment on a significant new-build industrial project in Middlewich.

Your Role
As Site Engineer, you will play a key technical and supervisory role on-site. Typical duties include:

• Acting as the main technical adviser on site for subcontractors, operatives and craftspeople. 
• Setting out, levelling and surveying the site according to contract drawings and design plans. 
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy, and ensuring that all work and materials comply with specifications. 
• Supervising subcontractors and site operatives; managing day-to-day site labour and subcontractor activity. 
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors, design teams, and ensuring effective communication across project team.
• Coordinating procurement of materials, ensuring adequate supply, and assisting with resource planning. Producing and maintaining site documentation: site diaries, as-built records, quality assurance and inspection reports.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations at all times. 
• Helping to resolve technical issues and unexpected problems promptly to keep the project on track.

Person Specification / Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Engineer (or equivalent) on medium to large-scale construction projects, ideally industrial, structural steel or RC-frame works. 
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings / specifications and setting out works accordingly. 
• Strong knowledge of site engineering practices, health & safety legislation, quality control. 
• Good communication and organisational skills; ability to liaise effectively with subcontractors, site management, clients and design teams.
• Ability to work hands-on on site and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Use of own kit (survey equipment / “one-man kit”) would be an advantage. (We can discuss if this is provided, depending on circumstances.)
• Valid UK driving licence preferred (or ability to commute reliably to Middlewich).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £320/day for the duration of the contract.
• Opportunity to work on a substantial industrial new-build project with an established regional contractor.
• Supportive working environment, working with an experienced site team.
• Potential for extension or further opportunities on other projects, based on performance and project pipeline.

How to Apply
If you are interested and meet the requirements above, please send your CV