Site Engineer - RC Structures

Site Engineer - RC Frame & Civils - Student Accommodation - Central Manchester

RC Frame, Civils, and Groundworks Experience Required

I'm working with, a leading contractor with a strong presence in city centre developments throughout the UK
They are due to commence a high-rise student accommodation project in Central Manchester - a 30+ storey build with extensive reinforced concrete, civils, and groundworks - and they're looking to bring an experienced Site Engineer on board.

The Role
This is an opportunity to join early and see the project through from the ground up. You'll be involved in everything from deep excavations, piling, and ground beams, through to the RC frame, providing technical support, setting out, and QA oversight

The Role

• Setting out for groundworks, piling, RC elements, and structural components.
• Supervising deep excavations and ensuring compliance with method statements and RAMS.
• Overseeing formwork, and concrete pour inspections.
• Maintaining QA records, site diaries, and as-built documentation.
• Supporting temporary works, coordinating subcontractors, and flagging H&S issues.
• Attending daily site briefings and ensuring engineering accuracy throughout.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on RC frame and civils-heavy projects, ideally 20 storeys+
• Knowledge of piling, ground beams, and managing deep excavation works
• Comfortable with setting out using Leica/Trimble equipment
• Strong focus on health & safety - CSCS required, SMSTS/SSSTS & First Aid preferred
• Able to interpret drawings and coordinate confidently with site teams

The Project

• Huge city centre footprint with major engineering challenges
• Chance to work with a respected contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery
• Involved from civils through to superstructure - not just dropped in halfway
• Long-term prospects, great team environment, and a key role in a standout Manchester scheme

If you're a technically solid Site Engineer with a background in RC structures and civils, this is a genuinely exciting project to get stuck into.

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