Senior Engineer
Company: Galliford Try
Role summary
Senior Engineer is a full-time role at Galliford Try in Beverley, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Senior Engineer
- Company
- Galliford Try
- Location
- Beverley, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-25
You’ll be joining a well-established construction leader where you can take real ownership of complex infrastructure projects from start to finish. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being on-site, managing diverse teams, and seeing their technical expertise turn into tangible, large-scale results.
Job description
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
Senior Engineer
Location – Sheffield
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer has arisen within Galliford Try’s Infrastructure Business. Working on our £15m Sheffield town improvements project, you will take responsibility for the setting out, engineering control and quality in addition to coordinating and mentoring the site engineering team.
What you will be doing:
Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
Assist the Site Agent in planning and coordinating the project and resources.
Write and review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure implementation including correct engineering checks, hold points, inspections and tests.
Manage the site engineering team including mentoring junior members of staff and coordinating subcontractors.
Ensure works are in accordance with the Specification Highways Works (SHW), Project Works Information and drawings.
Ensure accurate and timely records are kept including site diaries, quality assurance documentation, photos, as-built surveys, red-line drawings and test results.
Maintain constant communication with the commercial team, providing detailed information to allow for accurate financial reporting.
Identify and assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on site.
About you:
NVQ Level 3 or higher.
SMSTS and relevant CSCS card.
Ability and desire to work safely and create a safe working environment.
Advanced setting out techniques and able to use Lebel and ADM with knowledge of GPS preferred.
Proven leadership and delegation skills.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
A wide range of corporate discounts
Cycle to Work schemes
Comprehensive pension plan
Competitive family leave policy
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid - jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk
Infrastructure Business
Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.
We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.
With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.
Infrastructure (Local Authority)
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