Site Engineer

Role Overview The Site Engineer will play a key role in the technical delivery of highways projects, with a primary focus on setting out, surveying, and ensuring works are constructed in accordance with design specifications.
This role will involve working closely with site management teams to support the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes across the North East.

Key Responsibilities Setting Out & Surveying
Carry out accurate setting out for highways and civil engineering works
Use Total Station, GPS, and surveying equipment to establish site control
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and site layouts
Produce and maintain as-built records and surveys Site Engineering Support
Ensure works are constructed in accordance with design and project specifications
Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors
Resolve technical queries and raise RFIs where necessary
Monitor progress and support programme delivery Quality Assurance
Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
Carry out quality checks and maintain records of completed works
Ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards Health, Safety & Environmental
Promote a strong safety culture on site
Ensure works comply with HSE standards and project safety procedures
Support risk assessments and method statement implementation Documentation & Reporting
Maintain site diaries and engineering records
Prepare survey data and technical reports
Support progress reporting and project documentation Requirements Essential
Experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or highways projects
Strong setting out and surveying experience
Proficiency with Total Stations, GPS, and surveying software
CSCS Card
Full UK driving licence
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications Desirable
Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Experience working on highways infrastructure projects
Knowledge of drainage, earthworks, and road construction
SMSTS or SSSTS
Temporary Works Supervisor Key Skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong technical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork
Ability to manage multiple site tasks effectively
Strong organisational skills