HS2 Site Engineer: Civil & Drainage Survey Specialist

Keltbray; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keltbray is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support major civil engineering and deep drainage works on the HS2 project in Coventry. You will set out, survey, ensure quality, and coordinate diverse works within a complex infrastructure environment.

Join a high-performing delivery team and contribute to safe, efficient execution while maintaining accurate documentation, ITPs and handover data for critical stages of the project.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as Site Engineer on HS2 or major civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out techniques and survey equipment knowledge (GPS, Total Station).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs and construction information.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and digital engineering processes.
• Understanding of NEC contracts desirable; CDM/temporary works knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• CSCS card essential; SMSTS/SSSTS desirable; UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out, surveying, levelling and as-built surveys for civil and drainage works.
• Support drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, utilities, highways and related works.
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, permits and method statements.
• Maintain accurate site records, QA documentation, inspection records, and site diaries.
• Assist with ITPs, quality inspections, and defect close-out.
• Capture and manage as-built information for handover.
• Support subcontractor management and day-to-day site coordination.
• Raise and resolve technical queries with project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme and report delivery issues.
• Support temporary works implementation and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Participate in site briefings, toolbox talks and audits.
• Record site changes and completed works to support commercial teams.

Skills

Setting out techniques

Survey equipment (GPS, Total Station)

Interpreting drawings & specs

Communication & teamwork

Quality assurance awareness

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Digital engineering processes

Job description

Keltbray is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support major civil engineering and deep drainage works on the HS2 project in Coventry. You will set out, survey, ensure quality, and coordinate diverse works within a complex infrastructure environment.

Join a high-performing delivery team and contribute to safe, efficient execution while maintaining accurate documentation, ITPs and handover data for critical stages of the project.