Civil Site Engineer – Major Infrastructure Projects

westlakesrecruit; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Westlakes Recruit is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for civil engineering and infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on setting out, technical delivery, quality control and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on major projects.

You will support Senior Engineers, Site Managers and subcontractors, ensuring buildability, safety and adherence to drawings and specifications across temporary works and deliveries.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience on major civil engineering projects.
• HNC or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Surveying and setting-out skills with digital tools (AutoCAD/BricsCAD).

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out using surveying equipment and verify levels and tolerances.
• Support Senior Engineers and site teams to plan and sequence construction activities.
• Maintain quality inspections, as-built records and QA procedures.
• Assist with temporary works and material take-offs.
• Provide clear technical information to site teams and stakeholders.

Skills

4+ years' experience

Strong communication

Setting-out

Education

HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

Job description

Westlakes Recruit is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for civil engineering and infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on setting out, technical delivery, quality control and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on major projects.

You will support Senior Engineers, Site Managers and subcontractors, ensuring buildability, safety and adherence to drawings and specifications across temporary works and deliveries.