Highway Site Engineer

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Build Your Career on Major Civil Engineering Projects
My client is looking to appoint an ambitious and motivated Engineer to support the delivery of a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer looking to develop their career within a well-established contractor delivering highways and infrastructure schemes valued between £50k and £5 million.
As an Engineer, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team where you will gain exposure to varied civil engineering projects while developing both technical and professional skills.
Salary is dependent on experience, with a salary around £41,500 plus package and additional benefits.
Join a Contractor That Invests in Development
My client has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure and civil engineering projects while investing heavily in employee progression and training. This Engineer role offers long-term career development opportunities within a growing business that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
You will be working alongside experienced operational and commercial teams while contributing to the successful delivery of complex civil engineering schemes.
What You Will Be Doing
As Engineer, you will support site teams with technical engineering duties, quality assurance, setting out and programme delivery across infrastructure and civil engineering works.
You will be doing the following:
·Supporting the delivery of civil engineering schemes valued between £50k and £5 million
·Carrying out setting out and surveying duties across site activities
·Producing accurate as-built surveys and technical drawings
·Assisting with clash detection on construction drawings
·Identifying underground and existing services confidently
·Supporting project teams with programme management and milestone tracking
·Planning and managing setting out activities ahead of follow-on trades
·Maintaining accurate site records, observations and QA documentation
·Completing work inspection sheets and ensuring quality standards are maintained
·Carrying out regular instrument checks and calibration
·Monitoring material deliveries and reconciling discrepancies
·Supporting commercial activities including take-offs and material usage records
·Assisting with weekly programme updates and reporting
·Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with RAMS and company procedures
·Promoting health, safety and environmental best practice across site operations
·Liaising professionally with clients, subcontractors and colleagues on site
·Supporting innovation and identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and programme delivery
Skills and Experience Required
To be considered for this Engineer role, my client is looking for candidates with the following:
·HNC, HND or Degree qualification within Civil Engineering or a related discipline
·Previous experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects
·CSCS Card
·Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and basic CAD knowledge
·Ability to competently set out and survey
·Understanding of engineering principles and construction activities
·Strong communication and organisational skills
·Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
·Professional and collaborative approach to working relationships
·Full UK driving licence with minimal points preferred
The following would also be beneficial:
·Experience working on highways, drainage or infrastructure schemes
·Understanding of QA documentation and inspection processes
·Knowledge of programme management and commercial reporting
·Ability to identify defective works and implement corrective action
Salary, Package and Benefits
·Salary dependent on experience - around £41,500
·Competitive benefits package
·Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
·Career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor
·Exposure to a variety of infrastructure and civil engineering projects
·Supportive and collaborative team environment
Working Pattern and Location
This role will involve site-based work across civil engineering and infrastructure projects, working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams.
My client is seeking an Engineer who is proactive, organised and motivated to develop a long-term career within the infrastructure sector.
Interested?
If you are an Engineer looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering and infrastructure, please apply with your updated CV today.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on View phone number on carringtonwest.com or email View email address on carringtonwest.com for more information.
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