Site Engineer - Highways

Your new company
You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.

Your new role
As a Site Engineer, you will play a pivotal role supporting the Section Engineer and Site Management team on a 35m section of the project. This is a hands-on, site-based position suited to an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in precision, quality and teamwork.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting out and site surveying works with accuracy and consistency
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and quantities to identify and resolve issues early
• Planning site activities and coordinating materials with procurement teams
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain programme momentum
• Supervising site labour and ensuring works meet quality and safety standards
• Maintaining detailed site records including diaries, quality documentation and test results
• Supporting health, safety and environmental compliance across the site
• Assisting the Site Manager and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

This role offers excellent exposure to complex civil engineering works and the opportunity to influence delivery on a major highways and infrastructure scheme.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages
• Experience using AutoCAD, GPS and modern surveying equipment
• Strong setting out and surveying skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• CSCS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to 45,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
• Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects
• Industry-recognised training and development programmes
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to a major, high-impact project
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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