Joseph Gallagher Limited
Site Engineer - Heavy Civils
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Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday–Friday (days)
About the Joseph Gallagher Group
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned business that delivers expertise while placing client satisfaction at its core. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand that every action we take impacts the communities and environments we operate in.
Our core values include:
- Adding value in commercial activities and beyond.
- Responsible actions towards local communities and the environment.
- Enhancing the quality of our work and people.
Site Engineer – Role Overview
As the Site Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth, compliant, and high-quality execution of projects. Responsibilities include:
- Setting out detailed works according to contract drawings, with regular accuracy checks
- Reviewing plans, drawings, and quantities for precision
- Ensuring quality control aligns with client specifications and is properly documented
- Providing technical support to resolve issues
- Conducting pre-start site surveys
- Handover monitoring – ensuring works and quality records are free from defects, working closely with the Project Manager and installation teams
- Amplifying Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance
- Performing site calibration checks
- Assisting in problem resolution for unexpected technical difficulties
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Key Responsibilities
✅ Setting out civil engineering works with meticulous accuracy ✅ Ensuring all project components meet regulatory and contractual standards ✅ Collaborating to maintain timely progress and eliminate post-completion issues ✅ Driving enhanced safety performance at all levels ✅ Troubleshooting to mitigate technical challenges
Qualifications and Experience
To excel in this role, you must possess:
Technical & Practical Skills
- Proven setting-out experience on civil engineering projects
- Knowledge of:
- Cofferdams, backfill techniques, clean water pipework installation
- Heavy civil engineering workflows
- Strong understanding of construction methods, safety regulations, and legal compliance
Certifications (Preferred)
- SSSTS (Site Safety Supervisors Scheme)
- CSCS card
- Blue EUSR (Environmental Utility Services Register) card
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Soft Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and ability to liaise with site teams and clients effectively
- Collaborative, team-driven mindset
- Sharp troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Culture & Commitment
We invest in fostering a progressive, safer work environment through our LIFE (Living Intentions for Everyone) programme—an award-winning campaign deeply rooted in our company’s core values—natural, liveability, inclusive, fair.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are fully committed to equal opportunities. Our recruitment process is conducted fairly, regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disabilities, or sexual orientation.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments to support your application. For access support, please contact: HR@josephgallagher.co.uk
About Us
The Joseph Gallagher Group is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a diverse range of construction and specialist services.
For further assistance, contact: Ellen Gallagher – ellen.gallagher@josephgallagher.co.uk
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