Lead Civils Site Engineer – Data Centre Build (Contract)

Progressive; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a hands-on Site Engineer/Manager for a long-term civils groundworks and data centre project in Farnborough. The role focuses on technical delivery, setting out, QA management, and day-to-day site coordination on a 24 September 2026 start date.

You will oversee drainage, foundations, external works, and accurate handover documentation while maintaining safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on civils background with groundworks and data centre exposure.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and produce accurate as-built records.
• Experience leading QA, ITPs and daily site delivery on complex civils packages.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precise site setting out and level checks.
• Manage underground drainage and ducting for correct installation.
• Oversee foundations and concrete works for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate road civils, kerbs and external works to design specs.
• Interpret drawings and generate accurate as-built documentation.

Skills

Site setting out

Drainage & ducting

Foundations & concrete

Road & externals

Drawings & as-builts

QA & ITPs

Project & labour planning

Civils experience

Commercial awareness

Outside IR35

Job description

Progressive is seeking a hands-on Site Engineer/Manager for a long-term civils groundworks and data centre project in Farnborough. The role focuses on technical delivery, setting out, QA management, and day-to-day site coordination on a 24 September 2026 start date.

You will oversee drainage, foundations, external works, and accurate handover documentation while maintaining safety and quality on site.