Project Engineer (Site Agent)
90 days left
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90 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Sale
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Salary
£52,000 - £68,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Relevant Degree / HND and proven major infrastructure project management experience
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Project Engineer (Site Agent) to join their project team in Sale delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
Laing O'Rourke (Expanded) are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our Structures team in Sale, Manchester.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 6181
- Project / Base Location: City Gate 2, Sale, M33 7JR, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £52,000 – £68,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Able to utilise a Digital Engineering model to provide information to create Visual Method Statements and Visual Task sheets. Confidence to show other team members.
- Fully implements and ensures compliance with the LOR Management of Temporary works procedure on projects. Explains these procedures to others.
- Determine the most appropriate methods of dimensional control taking advice from specialists where appropriate. Ensure setting out data is controlled.
- Can interrogate and transfer setting out data from 3D CAD data.
- Determine requirement for and format of as-built surveys and reports. Defines scope of survey to demonstrate compliance.
- Produces and/ or ensures that ITP's are produced, available and implemented. Ensures that they fully address specification and contractual obligations.
- Ensures that project and company quality procedures are adhered
- Utilise and recommend best engineering methods
- Design process knowledge
- Produces and approves method statements and risk assessments
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering , or an industry recognised technical or engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, NVQ level 4) plus demonstrable experience in a construction delivery environment.
- Circa 8 years' experience in a Civil Engineering capacity
- Structures experience
- Degree or HND/HNC in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering.
- Demonstrable site engineering experience on major civil infrastructure, high-rise buildings, rail, or energy projects.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.
