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Randstad CPE; Tetford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Junior Site Engineer for a long-term RAF civil engineering project near Thetford, Norfolk. You will assist with daily setting out, QA, and site record-keeping to keep the team aligned with safety and project specs.

Candidates should have 1–2+ years in UK civil environments, with GPS/Total Station and CAT & Genny experience. A CSCS card and BPSS clearance are required, with a CSCS card mandatory for site access.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years hands-on experience as Junior/Assistant Engineer on UK civil projects.
• Experience with civil groundworks, drainage, pavements or infra schemes is desirable.
• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Setting out & surveying duties including daily checks and topographical surveys.
• Quality assurance tasks such as contributing to ITPs and recording site diaries.
• Assist with Permits to Dig and service-location checks using CAT & Genny.
• Support front-line supervision and monitor daily progress with subcontractors.

Skills

Setting Out

QA

Site Liaison

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS/Total Station

CAT & Genny

Job description

Location: Thetford, Norfolk

Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking a

Junior Site Engineer to join a long-term RAF civil engineering project based near Thetford, Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior or assistant engineer to gain hands‑on experience across heavy groundworks, deep drainage, pavement, and structural civils packages within a secure environment.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer/Agent, you will support daily setting out, quality assurance (QA), and site record‑keeping, playing an integral role in keeping the engineering team aligned with safety and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Setting Out & Surveying: Assist with daily setting out, topographical checks, and site surveying using modern GPS and Total Station equipment.

Quality Assurance (QA): Assist in compiling Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), tracking non‑conformances, and maintaining accurate digital site diaries.

Permits & Service Avoidance: Help prepare Permits to Dig, conducting service checks using CAT & Genny equipment.

Sub‑Contractor & Site Liaison: Support front‑line site supervision, assisting in monitoring trade gangs and daily progress outputs.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 1‑2+ years of hands‑on experience as a Junior or Assistant Engineer on UK civil engineering, groundworks, or infrastructure schemes.

Technical Skills: Basic to intermediate proficiency with GPS/Total Station instruments and CAT & Genny service location.

Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).

Mandatory Tickets: Valid CSCS Card.

Security: Due to the site location, candidates must be eligible for standard baseline security clearance (BPSS).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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