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Site Engineer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Gleeson require a Site Engineer to assist the Site and Technical team on new and historic schemes. The site engineer will have an active role in contributing to the smooth progression and completion of schemes within the Greater Manchester area.

Role Responsibility

The general duties of the role will include but will not be limited to the following activities:

  • Assisting the site team in the monitoring of sewer installations, reviewing additional works in conjunction with the Technical Manager
  • Setting out and surveying as required on each allocated site, including working alongside our groundwork’s teams checking and setting formation levels. (this will require the full use of total station etc. along with Autocad to produce the actual setting out information)
  • Assisting the site team in conjunction with the Technical Manager on ground works for the site, reviewing at a site level any foundations/ plot drainage or external levels queries, with a view of further value engineering where possible
  • Service installations by way of keeping an update on progress and any upcoming constraints, including assistance in column locations
  • Assist the site team in reviewing areas that can be final surfaced helping to create a better street scene to the development along with the phasing to coincide with section agreements allowing bond reductions
  • Provide updates to the Technical Manager on site progress to allow accurate reporting to the Technical Director
  • Assisting the Technical Manager and site team by attending meetings as required with the statutory undertakers (NHBC, Local Authority, etc.)
  • Review of site material management practices to ensure they are being adhered to and provide information to amend, as necessary. Identifying material that can be re-used helping to keep the development in line with budgets and reducing overspend
  • Liaise with the Technical Apprentice and Technical Manager on any design related issues or amendments required
  • Monthly reviews with the Technical Director on progress

The Ideal Candidate

  • The role requires a good technical knowledge base including setting out “hands on” experience as this is a key part of the role
  • Knowledge of roads sewers and foundations and current regulations
  • Previous experience of working with a House Builder or Contractor that works with developers (not essential)
  • Must possess good communication skills

Package Description

  • Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
  • Choice of company car or car allowance
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Holiday Buy Back Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme
  • Healthshield membership
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleeson

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.  

Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.

As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.

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