Site Engineer
Added 25 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and AmcoGiffen is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Site Engineer / Senior Site Engineer (Aviation - Civil Engineering)
Location: Leeds Bradford Airport
Company Overview: AmcoGiffen is a leading infrastructure services company, actively involved in various projects and frameworks across the UK aviation sector. Our Aviation business unit is expanding, and we seek a dedicated Site / Senior Site Engineer to contribute to our ongoing success at key airports.
Position Summary: As a Site / Senior Site Engineer in our Aviation team, you will oversee the management of multiple civil engineering projects, particularly airside at Leeds Bradford Airport. You will ensure that all work adheres to safety, quality, and regulatory standards, playing a vital role in successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Leeds Bradford Airport
Company Overview: AmcoGiffen is a leading infrastructure services company, actively involved in various projects and frameworks across the UK aviation sector. Our Aviation business unit is expanding, and we seek a dedicated Site / Senior Site Engineer to contribute to our ongoing success at key airports.
Position Summary: As a Site / Senior Site Engineer in our Aviation team, you will oversee the management of multiple civil engineering projects, particularly airside at Leeds Bradford Airport. You will ensure that all work adheres to safety, quality, and regulatory standards, playing a vital role in successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to Site Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality responsibilities for all site activities.
- Review and interpret project drawings and specifications.
- Conduct setting out and surveying tasks on-site.
- Supervise site works, including management of labour, plant, and subcontractors.
- Maintain accurate records of site activities, including a detailed diary.
- Manage material ordering and ensure timely delivery.
- Develop daily and weekly work plans while assisting in the creation of Risk Assessments, Work Package Plans, and Inspection Test Plans.
- Oversee the performance and management of subcontractors and engineers as needed.
- Experience: Extensive background as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer, specifically with aviation projects and frameworks.
- Education: Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering.
- Skills:
- Proven setting out expertise.
- Demonstrated successful project delivery experience on Airfield works.
- Knowledge of civil Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL).
- Ability to obtain an Airside pass (Basic Disclosure Certificate).
- DfT recognised General Security Awareness Training.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company Car or Car Allowance.
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
- Company contributory pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards.
- Comprehensive personal and professional development programs with pathways for career progression.
- Access to consistent learning opportunities and a safe workplace.
- Employee forums for feedback and communication.
Join us to help shape the future of aviation infrastructure in the UK.
Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2121 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~59k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £65k
£32kmedian £51kgoing rate £50k£65k
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