Highways Site Engineer – A66 Penrith (Extension Potential)

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Shap; On-site; GBP 70,663 - 95,571; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine highway works near Penrith. The role involves leading site activities, setting out, and ensuring safety and quality across packages. Immediate 3-month contract with scope for extension and a day rate of 450 PAYE umbrella.

The ideal candidate will have highways project experience, a civil engineering qualification, CSCS, and SMSTS/SSSTS. Driving licence is required to travel between site locations.

Qualifications

• Highways project experience is required.
• A degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Valid UK driving licence and CSCS card are required.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualifications are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of site safety and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control site works for a specific discipline across packages.
• Maintain comprehensive site records and daily diaries.
• Validate allocation sheets and carry out setting out checks.
• Produce as-built drawings and survey records.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings (reinforcement, drainage, earthworks).
• Supervise graduate and trainee engineers and coordinate subcontractors.
• Contribute to weekly programmes and short-term schedules.
• Prepare Works Package Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and briefings.
• Deliver daily activity briefings, safety inspections and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to quality documentation and resolve workmanship issues.

Skills

Highways project experience

Setting out techniques

Leadership / supervising engineers

Communication and coordination

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine highway works near Penrith. The role involves leading site activities, setting out, and ensuring safety and quality across packages. Immediate 3-month contract with scope for extension and a day rate of 450 PAYE umbrella.

The ideal candidate will have highways project experience, a civil engineering qualification, CSCS, and SMSTS/SSSTS. Driving licence is required to travel between site locations.