Fabrication Projects Engineer

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Fabrication Projects Engineer

Huthwaite

with flexibility for candidates in the Wakefield / Pontefract region

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Fabrication Projects Engineer to join our team (known internally as Contracts Engineer). In this role, you’ll take ownership of fabrication access metalwork projects across clean and wastewater schemes for major Water companies. You’ll work closely with colleagues, clients, and suppliers to deliver safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective solutions from early design through to completion.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading engineering activities from concept through to completion, working with in-house teams including site installation and workshop personnel.
• Managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, contributing to the achievement of KPIs and project objectives.
• Attending internal and external progress meetings, both in person and via online platforms.
• Conducting site visits and surveys, gathering information to inform design development.
• Producing preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and sketches in line with relevant legislation and standards.
• Supporting the preparation of estimates, quotations, and contract documentation.
• Creating and maintaining method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, and project records.
• Overseeing site safety, health, and environmental responsibilities.
• Coordinating with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Managing procurement of materials and subcontracted services.
• Compiling final contract documentation, including “as-built” information and CE documentation.
• Monitoring contract finances, including profit and loss, variations, and final accounts.
• Providing support to the wider team and contributing to departmental goals.
• Carrying out additional tasks that may reasonably be required by senior colleagues.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, technical capability, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in fabrication and/or engineering.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using project management software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• A genuine desire to support and reflect our company purpose, vision, values, and culture.
• A trustworthy, ethical approach with the ability to handle information confidentially.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the confidence to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑focused attitude.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, multi-site environment.
• Self-motivation and the ability to plan and organise your own workload to meet deadlines.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £ 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
• 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 / 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

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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