Highways Site Engineer

Carrington West; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Salary circa £43,000

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Civils Site Engineer in Leeds to join a well-established civil engineering contractor. You will focus on setting out, safety, and delivering works on live infrastructure schemes, with hands-on project exposure and clear development paths.

The role requires an HND in Civil Engineering, MS Office skills, and experience with site-based practices; desirables include LSS or N4CE survey software. This is a salaried, permanent position with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Relevant technical training certificates.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience using LSS or N4CE survey software (desirable).
• Good understanding of site-based engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate setting out and safe construction in line with contract drawings and specifications.
• Supporting the delivery of works in compliance with client and contractual requirements.
• Maintaining site records and producing as-built drawings in agreement with client representatives.
• Ensuring full compliance with company Quality Management Systems.
• Providing accurate measurements and records to support monthly valuations.
• Supporting site teams with technical queries and on-site problem solving.
• Ensuring high standards of safety, quality and customer care at all times.
• Stepping into site management responsibilities for short-term cover when required.

Skills

Site-based eng practices

Proactive attitude

Strong communication

Education

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

LSS / N4CE survey software

Job description

Civils Site Engineer - Build Your Career on High-Quality Civil Engineering Projects

You will be joining my client as a Civils Site Engineer where your technical ability and attention to detail will directly shape the success of live civil engineering schemes. This is a salaried role based in Leeds, offering stability, hands-on project exposure and the opportunity to develop within a supportive site environment.

Why this Civils Site Engineer role is worth considering

As a Civils Site Engineer, you will be central to ensuring works are set out accurately and delivered safely and efficiently. You will work closely with site management, subcontractors and clients, gaining broad experience across infrastructure projects while building a strong foundation for long-term career progression.

About the company

My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the region, delivering high-quality infrastructure and general civils projects. They are known for their structured approach, strong safety culture and commitment to developing engineering talent at site level.

What you will be doing as a Civils Site Engineer

• Ensuring accurate setting out and safe construction in line with contract drawings and specifications
• Supporting the delivery of works in compliance with client and contractual requirements
• Maintaining site records and producing as-built drawings in agreement with client representatives
• Ensuring full compliance with company Quality Management Systems
• Providing accurate measurements and records to support monthly valuations
• Supporting site teams with technical queries and on-site problem solving
• Ensuring high standards of safety, quality and customer care at all times
• Stepping into site management responsibilities for short-term cover when required

As a Civils Site Engineer, you will play a key role in driving technical accuracy and quality across each stage of delivery.

What you will need to succeed

• A minimum of HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
• Relevant technical training certificates
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Experience using LSS or N4CE survey software (desirable)
• A good understanding of site-based engineering practices

The attributes that will help you thrive

You will be organised, detail-focused and professional in your approach. As a Civils Site Engineer, you will communicate clearly, manage your time effectively and demonstrate a proactive "can do / will do" attitude when supporting site delivery.

Salary and benefits

• Salary: circa £43,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Permanent, salaried position
• Exposure to a variety of civil engineering projects
• Supportive site and management team

Location, development and future progression

This Civils Site Engineer role is based in Leeds and offers a strong platform for career development. You will gain valuable on-site experience with clear opportunities to progress into more senior engineering or site management roles over time.