Civil Site Engineer

Romans Recruitment Group Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Benefits Package

Training & Development

Career Progression

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Romans Recruitment Group Ltd is looking for a Site Engineer - Civils in the North East region. The role focuses on setting out works, coordinating site activities and maintaining quality standards across civil infrastructure and groundworks projects.

You will report to the Civils Construction Manager and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to high quality. A degree in Civil Engineering and active involvement in professional bodies is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering or construction projects.
• Working towards or holding ICE membership or equivalent.
• Strong technical and setting-out knowledge.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Set out works in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Supervise site operatives, trainee engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Manage quality records for drainage, concrete, paving and surfacing works.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Maintain site documentation, drawings and technical records.
• Assist with RAMS, Health & Safety compliance and quality procedures.
• Liaise with clients, designers, suppliers and project teams.
• Support project reporting, valuations and project handovers.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.

Skills

Setting out knowledge

Team supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Working towards ICE or equivalent

Tools

CSCS Card

SSSTS

CAT & Genny

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Site Engineer - Civils

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Package: Car Allowance + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a Site Engineer to join our civils team delivering infrastructure and groundworks projects across the North East. Reporting to the Civils Construction Manager, you will be responsible for setting out works, coordinating site activities, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Set out works in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Supervise site operatives, trainee engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Manage quality records for drainage, concrete, paving and surfacing works.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Maintain site documentation, drawings and technical records.
• Assist with RAMS, Health & Safety compliance and quality procedures.
• Liaise with clients, designers, suppliers and project teams.
• Support project reporting, valuations and project handovers.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within civil engineering or construction projects.
• Working towards or holding professional membership (ICE or equivalent).
• Strong technical and setting out knowledge.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.

Certifications

• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS.
• CAT & Genny.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• RAMS and Temporary Works Awareness.

Benefits

• Car Allowance.
• Competitive Benefits Package.
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development.
• Career Progression Opportunities.
• Supportive Team Environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Site Engineer looking to develop their career within a growing civil engineering business delivering infrastructure and groundworks projects throughout the region.