Highways Site Engineer

Carrington West; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering organization in West Yorkshire is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee road widening and pedestrian improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in infrastructure and civil projects, proven setting out skills, and commitment to health and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,500, a £470 monthly car allowance, and hybrid work flexibility, balancing site and office responsibilities. Professional development opportunities are also available.

Benefits

Company car scheme

Private healthcare

Pension and life assurance

25 days' annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Qualifications

• Experience on infrastructure and/or civils projects including streetworks, earthworks and highways.
• Structured site experience alongside Section Engineers and subcontractors.
• Proven experience of managing daily site activities.

Responsibilities

• Set out work for road widening and pedestrian improvements.
• Coordinate with the Survey team for project precision.
• Support site management with engineering duties and coordination.

Skills

Infrastructure project experience

Site management coordination

Setting out skills

Health and safety compliance

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying instruments

Job description

Site Engineer – Highways

As a Site Engineer, you will be joining my client at an exciting time of growth, working on road widening, new cycle routes and pedestrian improvement schemes that leave a lasting legacy.

What's in it for you

• Salary up to £42,500 per annum
• £470 per month car allowance
• Company car scheme (subject to policy)
• Private healthcare
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Hybrid working where duties allow (on non-site days)
• Ongoing personal and professional development with clear routes to progress

Who you'll be joining

My client is a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable and efficient transport solutions across the UK. You will be part of a collaborative team that focuses on high-quality delivery, safety and innovation on infrastructure, highways and public realm projects. You'll be supported by experienced engineers, site management and a dedicated survey team to help you succeed in your Site Engineer role.

What you'll be doing

• Setting out works for road widening, new cycle paths and pedestrian improvements in line with design drawings and specifications.
• Establishing accurate levels and survey control and working closely with the Survey team to ensure precision throughout the project.
• Supporting the site management team with day-to-day engineering duties and coordinating subcontract packages.
• Checking and recording delivered materials to ensure compliance with project specifications, including those supplied by subcontractors.
• Performing quality checks in line with inspection and test plans and maintaining detailed records of works such as excavations, concrete pours and reinforcement.
• Carrying out as-built surveys and keeping calibration records up to date for all instruments on site.
• Working with designers and client representatives to resolve design queries and implement any agreed changes effectively.
• Assisting with the preparation of method statements, task briefings and inspection/test plans.
• Promoting a strong safety culture on site and adhering to all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Working in accordance with my client's Business Management System policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience on infrastructure and/or civils projects such as streetworks, earthworks, structures, highways, drainage or utilities.
• Experience working in a structured site environment alongside Section Engineers, subcontractors and a wider site management team.
• Proven experience of setting out on civil engineering projects and managing daily site activities.

Qualifications and training

• HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working towards professional membership (e.g. ICE) or keen to progress in that direction.
• CSCS card.
• First Aid training.
• IOSH / SSSTS training (or willingness to obtain, if required).

Where and how you'll work

This is a full-time Site Engineer role on live civil engineering projects, with the majority of your time spent on site. You'll work closely with the project and site teams, with flexibility for hybrid working on suitable tasks such as planning, reporting and documentation, where project needs allow. Projects will be highways and public realm focused, with locations to be confirmed during the recruitment process based on live and upcoming work.

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