Senior Engineers

Randstad Construction and Property; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 73,800 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Senior Highways Site Engineer (Structures) to lead setting out, QA, and technical interface on a major highway scheme in Suffolk. You will manage junior engineers and coordinate with the Works Manager to keep activities on the critical path, ensuring compliance with National Highways specifications.

The role requires extensive highways and civils experience, proficiency with Leica/Trimble total stations and GPS, and a valid CSCS card.

Qualifications

• Extensive highways and civils experience on live highway infrastructure.
• Proficiency with robotic total stations and GPS for setting out and verification.
• Valid CSCS card; SSSTS/SMSTS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Setting Out for heavy highway infrastructure and retaining elements.
• Quality Assurance: sign off on ITPs, pre-pour inspections, as-built surveys.
• Interfacing with design team, RFIs, and reviewing complex highway drawings and schedules.
• Mentor site engineers and coordinate with Works Manager and groundworks gangs.

Skills

Setting out / surveys

QA / ITPs

Team leadership

RFIs / design interfacing

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica GPS / Robotic Total Station

GPS kit

Job description

Senior Highways Site Engineer (Structures)

Location: Suffolk

Rate: £400 - £500 per day (PAYE Only)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 80 Weeks (Long-term project)

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Highways Site Engineer to lead engineering control, setting out management, and quality assurance for a major highway scheme in Suffolk. This is a secure, ultra-long-term contract package offering 80 weeks of continuous work focusing on complex structural concrete elements.

You will serve as a technical lead on the ground for your section, managing junior engineers, guiding site operations, and ensuring all civil engineering works are executed precisely to National Highways specifications, design drawings, and strict tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Setting Out: Oversee complex setting out and engineering controls for heavy highway infrastructure, including deep drainage, attenuation tanks, culverts, and structural concrete/retaining elements.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Management: Establish, manage, and sign off on Inspection Test Plans (ITPs). Conduct pre-pour inspections, review check sheets, and ensure comprehensive As-Built surveys are accurately completed.
• Technical Interface & RFIs: Interrogate complex highway drawings, structural schedules, and digital models. Proactively identify design discrepancies and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to the design team.
• Team & Site Coordination: Mentor site engineers, manage engineering resources, and work closely with the Works Manager, Section Agent, and groundworks gangs to keep delivery moving smoothly on the critical path.

Requirements

• Highways & Civils Experience: Proven track record working as a Senior Engineer (or established Site Engineer ready to step up) on live highway infrastructure, with specific experience in deep drainage and highway structures.
• Equipment & Technical Proficiency: Fully competent with modern robotic total stations (Leica/Trimble) and GPS kit for setting out and verification on linear infrastructure.
• Education: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS card. Additional tickets such as SSSTS/SMSTS, Temporary Works, or First Aid are highly desirable.

Contract Details

Location: Suffolk (Highway site-based).

Payment Model: Strictly PAYE only.

Timeline: Immediate mobilization with 80 weeks of secured contract work.

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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