Highways Site Engineer – Long-Term North West

Carmichael UK; Penrith; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK are recruiting a Site Engineer to support a major highways infrastructure project in Cumbria. You will oversee earthworks, drainage and temporary works, delivering setting-out and QA in line with drawings, specs and project tolerances.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, you will produce as-built records, manage ITPs and QCs, and support site safety and planning. A strong setting-out background and valid CSCS card are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on highways or major civil projects.
• Strong setting-out background with GPS/total stations.
• Experience QA procedures, inspections and handover documentation.
• Knowledge of earthworks, drainage, kerbing, pavement construction and RCC works.
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence.
• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out using GPS, robotic total stations and surveying equipment.
• Ensure works are in accordance with drawings, specs and tolerances.
• Produce and maintain QA documentation and ITPs.
• Produce as-built surveys and associated records.
• Raise RFIs and technical queries; support subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and assist with short-term planning.
• Assist with temporary works, permits and construction docs.
• Support client quality audits and site inspections.

Skills

Setting out

QA procedures

Planning support

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

Surveying equipment (GPS/Total Station)

Leica/Trimble/Topcon tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Carmichael UK are recruiting a Site Engineer to support a major highways infrastructure project in Cumbria. You will oversee earthworks, drainage and temporary works, delivering setting-out and QA in line with drawings, specs and project tolerances.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, you will produce as-built records, manage ITPs and QCs, and support site safety and planning. A strong setting-out background and valid CSCS card are essential.