Highway Site Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Professional development

Exposure to major highways projects

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highways Site Engineer in Manchester to lead setting out and surveying of earthworks on major highways projects.

You will use Leica surveying equipment, N4ce and Leica Infinity, work with site teams to ensure design compliance, quality and safety, and contribute to professional development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience on highways or civil projects.
• Experience using Leica surveying tools and software.
• Knowledge of earthworks, setting out, surveying methods.
• Understanding of DMRB highways standards.
• Experience on live construction sites.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site setting out, surveying and engineering activities for highways earthworks schemes.
• Using Leica survey equipment and associated software to collect, process and analyse survey data.
• Utilising N4ce software for terrain modelling, earthworks calculations and volumetric assessments.
• Preparing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Monitoring earthworks operations to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality requirements and health and safety standards.
• Undertaking cut‑and‑fill calculations, material quantity assessments and earthworks volume measurements.
• Working closely with site managers, contractors, designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues encountered during earthworks operations.
• Supporting junior engineers and providing technical guidance where required.
• Maintaining accurate site records, survey information and quality assurance documentation.
• Assisting with construction planning, progress monitoring and the identification of potential project risks.

Skills

Earthworks

Leica surveying

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Leica Infinity

Leica Geo Office

N4ce

Job description

Highways Site Engineer

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + 10% Bonus + £7,000 Car Allowance

Take the Next Step in Your Highways Engineering Career

Are you an experienced Highways Site Engineer with a strong background in highways earthworks, looking to take on more responsibility and work on challenging infrastructure projects?

You will have the opportunity to work on significant highways schemes across the region, using specialist surveying and earthworks modelling software while benefiting from a competitive salary, performance-related bonus and generous car allowance.

My client is seeking a technically capable Highways Site Engineer to join their growing team in Manchester, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and long‑term career progression.

Join a Growing Infrastructure Team

My client is an established organisation delivering complex highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong focus on technical excellence, innovation and collaborative working, they are looking to strengthen their engineering team with an experienced earthworks professional.

You will be joining a supportive team where your technical knowledge and practical experience will play an important role in delivering high‑quality highways projects safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Highways Site Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the technical delivery, setting out, surveying and supervision of earthworks operations across highways projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out site setting out, surveying and engineering activities for highways earthworks schemes.
• Using Leica survey equipment and associated software to collect, process and analyse survey data.
• Utilising N4ce software for terrain modelling, earthworks calculations and volumetric assessments.
• Preparing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Monitoring earthworks operations to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality requirements and health and safety standards.
• Undertaking cut‑and‑fill calculations, material quantity assessments and earthworks volume measurements.
• Working closely with site managers, contractors, designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues encountered during earthworks operations.
• Supporting junior engineers and providing technical guidance where required.
• Maintaining accurate site records, survey information and quality assurance documentation.
• Assisting with construction planning, progress monitoring and the identification of potential project risks.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To be considered for this Highways Site Engineer opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience working on highways or similar civil engineering projects.
• Proven experience using Leica surveying equipment and associated software, such as Leica Infinity or Leica Geo Office.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks operations, setting out, surveying and construction methodologies.
• A sound understanding of highways engineering standards, including DMRB.
• Experience working on live construction sites and monitoring earthworks activities.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary and Benefits

You will benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including:

• Salary: £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10%, performance‑related.
• Car Allowance: £8,800 per annum.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Opportunities to work on major highways and infrastructure projects.
• Career progression within a growing engineering team.
• A collaborative working environment with experienced engineering professionals.

Location and Career Development

Location: Manchester, UK

You will be based in Manchester, working on highways and earthworks projects that offer varied technical challenges and opportunities to develop your surveying, modelling and site engineering expertise.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your responsibilities, strengthen your specialist knowledge and progress your career within highways engineering.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you are an experienced Highways Site Engineer with strong Leica surveying and N4ce software skills, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career while contributing to important highways infrastructure projects.