Highways Site Engineer – Immediate Start (Penrith)

Bimplus; Penrith; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a highly skilled Site Engineer for a major highway project in Penrith, Cumbria. The role focuses on dual carriageway earthworks and drainage for the A66 scheme. Immediate start available on a 3 month contract with potential extension.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, 2–3 years' highway site experience, CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS, and a UK driving licence. Salary up to £440 per day (Umbrella, inside IR35) and Penrith location.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 2–3 years' site engineer experience with a Tier 1 contractor on highways projects.
• Valid UK driving licence, CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site operations with direct labour and subcontractors.
• Execute precise setting out and dimensional checks; maintain survey records.
• Perform QA tasks including compaction testing and volume takes-offs.
• Develop Works Package Plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance on-site.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers; maintain daily site diaries.

Skills

Site engineering

Reading drawings

Survey/setting out

Health & safety compliance

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

UK driving licence

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a highly skilled Site Engineer for a major highway project in Penrith, Cumbria. The role focuses on dual carriageway earthworks and drainage for the A66 scheme. Immediate start available on a 3 month contract with potential extension.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, 2–3 years' highway site experience, CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS, and a UK driving licence. Salary up to £440 per day (Umbrella, inside IR35) and Penrith location.