Lead Site Engineer – Structures & Highways (Long-Term)

Construction, Property and Engineering; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Site Engineer for Structures & Highways in Saxmundham, Suffolk. You will lead setting out, QA, and on-site surveying for a major link road project, interfacing with design teams and subcontractors to maintain quality and programme.

The role requires Civil Engineering qualifications, CSCS card, and experience on heavy civils or highway works. Long-term contract with a daily rate of £350–£400, CIS or LTD, and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Formal civil engineering education with on-site construction exposure.
• Experience with heavy civils, highway links, or major bridges/structures.
• Proven ability to read drawings, rebar schedules and CAD/BIM models.
• Valid CSCS card and safety qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and controls for RC bridge foundations, abutments, wing walls and culverts with precision.
• QA: manage ITPs, pre-pour checks, pour logs and cube tests to ensure quality.
• As-Built surveys, 3D surface models and volume calculations on-site.
• Interface with designers, project management and sub-contractors to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with Site Agent to hit production targets safely and to standard.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Structures expertise

Equipment proficiency

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card

SSSTS / SMSTS and First Aid (Desirable)

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a Site Engineer for Structures & Highways in Saxmundham, Suffolk. You will lead setting out, QA, and on-site surveying for a major link road project, interfacing with design teams and subcontractors to maintain quality and programme.

The role requires Civil Engineering qualifications, CSCS card, and experience on heavy civils or highway works. Long-term contract with a daily rate of £350–£400, CIS or LTD, and ASAP start.