Highways Site Engineer

Carrington West; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Highways Site Engineer to support project delivery across the Midlands. The role involves setting out work, managing site documentation, and ensuring projects meet safety and quality standards. This is a permanent position with competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on National Highways schemes highly desirable.
• Proven setting out experience on civil engineering or highways projects.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways works in line with design and project specifications.
• Supporting Site Manager and Project Manager in day-to-day running of sites.
• Managing site documentation, including ITPs, check sheets, and as-built records.

Skills

Setting out for highways works

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Health, safety, and quality standards in highways construction

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Black or Gold card

SMSTS or SSSTS certification

Job description

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Highways Site Engineer to support the delivery of works on a highways framework across the Midlands region. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term career development within a well-established contractor.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways works in line with design and project specifications.
• Supporting the Site Manager and Project Manager in the day-to-day running of sites.
• Ensuring works are carried out safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Managing site documentation, including ITPs, check sheets, and as-built records.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and the client to ensure smooth delivery.
• Supporting the preparation of progress reports and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on National Highways schemes is highly desirable.
• Proven setting out experience on civil engineering or highways projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification) is preferred.
• CSCS Black or Gold card is essential.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards in highways construction.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Package

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Benefits package and career progression opportunities within a growing business.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years\' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

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