Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Our client is a leading infrastructure and civil engineering specialist and are recruiting Site Engineers.

Job Role

We are currently seeking a skilled Site Engineer to support the delivery of civil engineering projects across our joint venture project in Norwich/Ipswich/Tilbury (paid lodge is available).

This role involves providing accurate setting out, managing day\-to\-day site operations, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Paid lodge is available.

Duties

• Undertake core site engineering duties, including accurate setting out using drawings, specifications, GPS, and Leica TS16 Total Station equipment.


• Deliver external civil works such as roads, drainage, pavements, kerbs, piling interfaces, concrete works, and steel frame coordination.


• Carry out surveying, as built checks, and dimensional control to ensure compliance with technical standards.


• Interpret and apply technical drawings, digital models, RAMS, ITPs, and method statements for safe and efficient delivery.


• Use digital construction systems (e.g., ACC) and support basic AutoCAD/model interpretation tasks.


• Coordinate daily site activities with subcontractors, supervisors, and site management teams.


• Assist the Site Manager with planning, logistics, and pre construction tasks.


• Prepare and review QA documentation, including RAMS, ITPs, task briefing sheets, and other compliance records.


• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity across assigned works packages.


• Oversee the full cycle of allocated tasks from site setup through to handover, ensuring work is delivered to specification.

• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• CSCS card, SMSTS, CAT \& Genny


• Proven experience in setting out and site engineering on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.


• Proficient in using surveying instruments such as Leica Total Stations (e.g., TS16\) and GPS equipment.


• Strong knowledge of construction processes, site health \& safety, and quality assurance procedures.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method

Competent in AutoCAD and basic site documentation/reporting.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colchester, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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