Site Engineer to cover construction sites predominantly in the Yorkshire and East Midlands area.

Henry Boot Construction is part of Henry Boot, one of the UK’s leading land, property development, home building and construction businesses. Together, we are where great places start.

Henry Boot Construction is an award-winning contractor that’s committed to the highest possible standards. Known for building with integrity, authenticity and passion, we offer a full range of pre-construction and construction services in the industrial and logistics, residential and urban development sectors.

We have extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including major projects such as the residential restoration of The Cocoa Works in York, the University of Sheffield AMRC’s aviation research and development facility and key schemes within Sheffield’s Heart of the City development.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will ensure the overall control of setting out the works, quality, and accuracy in accordance with our company management system and associated quality assurance systems and contract requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest health and safety standards, delivering works economically and in accordance with the programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policy, the company management system, and the Sustainability Strategy.
• Organise and control the site engineering function to ensure accurate setting out and construction in line with contract requirements.
• Assist in developing the site-specific quality plan and ensure compliance with quality assurance testing and inspection records.
• Act as site safety supervisor, temporary works coordinator, and Lifting operations coordinator as required.
• Provide accurate measurement of all work carried out and maintain as-built records.
• Liaise with colleagues, consultants, and the supply chain to ensure smooth project progress and resolve any technical issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential: Relevant Degree/HNC in Construction or Built Environment, experience in engineering on small to medium-sized projects, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced use of AutoCad and robotic total station.
• Desirable: Managing Lifting Operations, SMSTS/SSTS and CSCS card, Temporary Works Coordinator, NRASWA Supervisor, First Aid, Fire Warden, Contractual Awareness, Basic Scaffold Inspection, LSS/Other software packages.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to analyse and interpret design and manufacturing information.
• Proficiency in using total station survey equipment and computer-aided survey systems.
• Ability to undertake accurate and detailed land surveys and use AutoCAD for basic as-built surveys.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of standards and legal requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail, organised, and methodical approach.
• Strong site presence and practical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

Our offer:

We are passionate about our people, and we are committed to your career development with us. You will have full access to our People Development team, and we encourage you to consider your personal development desires. We pride ourselves on fully supporting you in undertaking development and education to achieve your goals and objectives.

We have a competitive and progressive benefits package to help shape and support you inside and outside of work.

• We pay you a competitive salary – we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and gender pay parity;
• We will provide you with car allowance and access to electric and hybrid vehicle leasing through our salary sacrifice scheme;
• We share our financial success with our bonus scheme;
• We invest in your future with our pension plan provided by AVIVA;
• We protect your loved ones by giving a life assurance benefit based on multiples of salary;
• We support you when you might have health concerns for you or your family with our Digital GP app;
• We will help you manage the balance of work and home with agile working (where possible) and flexibility to ensure that you can be there for those important life events;
• We give you 24 days of annual leave, with the ability to buy additional leave;
• We support a complete business closure between Christmas and New Year, which does not require you to use your annual leave entitlement;
• We give you enhanced pay if you take leave due to becoming a parent; however you become a parent;
• We support your career aspirations; we are committed to personal growth and internal talent development;
• We offer you access to our Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme, which includes access to e-bikes;
• We support you when you need external support with our Employee Assistance Programme.

We put our people first. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work.

We ensure our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably, should you wish to discuss any adjustments please contact our people team ([email protected])

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time in advance of the closing date.

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