Highways Site Engineer – Earthworks & Setting-Out

Carrington West; Moulton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways contractor in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major highways project starting early 2026. This hands-on role requires strong setting-out capabilities and experience in highways and earthworks. Responsibilities include setting out works, maintaining as-built records, and ensuring quality documentation. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in similar projects. This position offers a great opportunity for long-term work on impactful infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a major highways scheme

Potential for long-term work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways projects.
• Strong setting-out capability.
• Experience with as-built generation and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways and earthworks works.
• Producing and maintaining as-built records.
• Supporting day-to-day engineering activities on site.

Skills

Setting out capability

Highways and earthworks experience

As-built generation

Tools

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Job description

A leading highways contractor in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major highways project starting early 2026. This hands-on role requires strong setting-out capabilities and experience in highways and earthworks. Responsibilities include setting out works, maintaining as-built records, and ensuring quality documentation. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in similar projects. This position offers a great opportunity for long-term work on impactful infrastructure projects.