Site Engineer

The Company:

The LK Group is a multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members across offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Swindon, and Glasgow, providing providing ground investigation, flood risk assessments and drainage strategies, land remediation and project management services to several sectors across the UK.

We are a diverse and unique company with our mission, vision and values underpinned by a track record of innovation and the desire to improve both ourselves and the environment we all live in. We have a healthy, nurturing culture where staff are empowered, trusted, and can flourish.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid / multi-office working.
• 24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional leave for long service.
• Buy or sell holidays.
• Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme.
• Charity days.
• Great nights out and social events.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Electric car scheme.

The Role:

We’re looking for a motivated and technically minded Site Engineer to join our growing Land Remediation team, supporting the delivery of projects across the North West.

This is a great opportunity for someone with site engineering experience in construction, civil engineering, or land remediation who’s ready to take a hands‑on role in the technical and operational delivery of on‑site works.

As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key part in planning, supervising, and delivering remediation activities on site, making sure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications. Working closely with senior engineers, project managers, clients, and subcontractors, you’ll help maintain high standards of quality, and compliance.

We have a clear vision and plan for growth, and like‑minded individuals will have the chance to develop their career, contribute to our success, and grow with the business.

If you are an enthusiastic professional who likes a challenge and wants to work in a busy and growing team and has a desire to further their career this would be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support and oversee the delivery of land remediation projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensuring compliance with project drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Work closely with operations teams, clients, and consultants to coordinate day‑to‑day site activities.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery.
• Ensure works comply with industry standards and company procedures.

Requirements

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and site teams simultaneously, often across different locations.
• Solid commercial awareness.
• An understanding of remediation techniques, groundworks, technical specifications, and relevant environmental regulations.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunities:

At the LK Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are proud of our current workforce, which includes a 50% representation of women, and we are continuously striving to further diversify our team.

The LK Group believes in providing equal opportunities for all and is dedicated to promoting diversity at every level of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all qualified candidates.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Join us in our journey towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester M4 6BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• engineering: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• SMSTS (preferred)
• CSCS (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person