Site Engineer - Civils
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Position Overview & Specifications
McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer - Site Engineer to join the team.
The primary role is to take full responsibility and accountability for ensuring and delivering all aspects of a Civil Engineering project. The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for following and implementing McLaughlin and Harvey procedures, inspections and forms
- Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
- Ensure subcontractors, designers, clients, staff and visitors are inducted and approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place
- Build strong relationships with management and supply chain
- Record, submit and monitor Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and maintain the NCR register.
- 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 work commencing
- With the assistance of the site agent develop short term look ahead programmes in collaboration with the supply chain
- Produce weekly / monthly progress reports, as appropriate.
- Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence
- Ensure accurate daily records are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including Sub-contractors.
- Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications.
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
Desirable •
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BA (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Excellent technical knowledge of Civil Engineering and best practices.
The successful candidate will be happy to travel and work throughout the UK
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 - Civils roles across McLaughlin & Harvey 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 £26,464 - £38,446 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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