via reed · 26 May 2026 ·11 days ago

Site Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property
Norwich Contract GBP 78,000 – 91,000
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Site Engineer - Highways Location: Norwich Area, Norfolk Job Type: Contract Start Date: ASAP Duration: 1 year + (with potential for extension) Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a skilled Site Engineer with a background in large-scale Highways, looking to apply your expertise to the indistury?

We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Site Engineer to join a highways project in the Norwich area.

This role is scheduled to begin at the end of this month and run until at least April 2027, with the possibility of being extended based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out for all elements of the highways package

  • Overseeing all on-site engineering activities, ensuring work is completed to design specifications.

  • Conducting quality control checks and inspections on excavations, material placement, and compaction.

  • Maintaining accurate and detailed site records, including as-built surveys and daily diaries.

  • Liaising with the site management team, subcontractors, and designers to resolve any technical issues.

  • Ensuring strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental standards on site.

Required Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer is essential.

  • A strong background in large-scale earthworks packages is required.

  • Previous experience on renewable energy projects (e.g., wind farms, solar farms) is highly desirable.

  • Proficiency in using modern surveying equipment (GPS, Total Station).

  • A valid CSCS card is mandatory.

  • A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field (HNC, HND, Degree).

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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