Assistant Site Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking an Assistant Site Engineer in Milton Keynes to support major infrastructure works. You will interpret designs and set out using GPS and Total Station instruments, delivering earthworks and drainage setting out across your section of works.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with site teams, raising technical queries, and contributing to lookahead programmes, while supporting ITP delivery and NCR closure.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering earthworks, drainage or RC frames.
• Competent with GPS and Total Station equipment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive and quality-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand design specifications and drawings.
• Carry out accurate setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment.
• Deliver setting out for earthworks and drainage.
• Review design information and raise technical queries to the Section Engineer and Site Engineers to ensure smooth workflow.
• Contribute to the 4-week lookahead programme for your area's works.
• Work closely with supervisors, Site Engineers and the Section Engineer to co-ordinate effectively with other site activities.
• Support delivery of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify, report, and close out Non-Conformances (NCRs).
• Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, enabling functions, and client representatives.

Skills

Earthworks

Drainage

GPS & Total Station

Communication

Coordination

Education

Civil engineering background

Tools

GPS equipment

Total Station

Job description

Assistant Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Civil Engineering

Temporary

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Our client is looking to add an Assistant Site Engineer to join their team in delivering major infrastructure works.

As an Assistant Site Engineer, you will play a key role in interpreting technical designs, coordinating site activities, and supporting programme delivery across your section of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand design specifications and drawings
• Carry out accurate setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment
• Deliver setting out for earthworks and drainage
• Review design information and raise technical queries to the Section Engineer and Site Engineers to ensure smooth workflow
• Contribute to the 4-week lookahead programme for your area's works
• Work closely with supervisors, Site Engineers and the Section Engineer to co-ordinate effectively with other site activities
• Support delivery of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Identify, report, and close out Non-Conformances (NCRs)
• Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, enabling functions, and client representatives

About You

• Experience delivering earthworks, drainage or RC frames
• Competent with GPS and Total Station equipment
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Proactive and quality-driven approach

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A civil engineering educational / on-site background
• A valid and relevant CSCS card
• A full UK driving licence

This Assistant Site Engineer opportunity offers the chance to work on high-profile projects within a supportive and professional environment.

Aldwych Consulting 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 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.

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