Site Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Site Engineer to join the team.
The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
- Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures.
- Ensure all site personnel, including subcontractors, designers, clients, staff, visitors and others are inducted and have approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) in place.
- Supervise and monitor the direct site labour force and monitor, coordinate and manage sub-contractors.
- Managing and coordinating sub contract packages.
- Assist the Project team to ensure the works are constructed to the quality required by the Contract Drawings and specification.
- Producing technical support to production teams.
- Produce RAMS for directly employed labour and approve RAMS for other elements of the work.
- Ensure McLaughlin and Harvey procedures, inspections and forms are implemented, including those associated with accident reporting, permits to work and temporary works.Produce, implement and approve where appropriate, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained.
- Record, submit and monitor Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and maintain the NCR register.
- Ensure accurate setting out and dimensional control within specified tolerances.
- Ensure drawings, specifications and other contract documents are kept up to date.
- Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to works commencing.
- Develop short term look ahead programmes in collaboration with the supply chain.
- Chair, minute and circulate subcontractor progress meetings.
- Produce weekly / monthly progress reports as appropriate.
- Communicate programme risks to the PM/CM and maintain records for contractual correspondence.
- Plan and manage site resources to ensure a safe working environment and to achieve the programme.
- Ensure accurate daily records are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including Sub-Contractors.
- Ensure the PM, CM and QS are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications.
- Assist with the management of the samples and benchmarking document
Essential
- 5 years previous experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrable experience in setting out large scale contracts.
- Valid driving licence.
- SMSTS training
Desirable
- Previous experience working on large projects
- Previous experience working on concrete structures such as slipform or jumpform
- First aid training
Desirable
- Experience in groundworks and steel framed buildings
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Engineer roles across McLaughlin and Harvey Construction Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,271 - £47,173 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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