Senior Highways Site Engineer – Leica & Earthworks Expert

Carrington West; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Car allowance £8,800

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highways Site Engineer to support technical delivery, setting out, surveying and supervision of earthworks on major highways projects in the Manchester area.

You will work with Leica equipment and N4ce software, coordinating with site teams and stakeholders while ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a competitive reward package with performance bonuses and strong career progression within a growing infrastructure team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience on highways or similar civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks operations, setting out, surveying and construction methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with site teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site setting out, surveying and engineering activities for highways earthworks schemes.
• Using Leica survey equipment and associated software to collect, process and analyse survey data.
• Utilising N4ce software for terrain modelling, earthworks calculations and volumetric assessments.
• Preparing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Monitoring earthworks operations to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality requirements and health and safety standards.
• Undertaking cut-and-fill calculations, material quantity assessments and earthworks volume measurements.
• Working closely with site managers, contractors, designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues encountered during earthworks operations.
• Supporting junior engineers and providing technical guidance where required.
• Maintaining accurate site records, survey information and quality assurance documentation.
• Assisting with construction planning, progress monitoring and the identification of potential project risks.

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highways Site Engineer to support technical delivery, setting out, surveying and supervision of earthworks on major highways projects in the Manchester area.

You will work with Leica equipment and N4ce software, coordinating with site teams and stakeholders while ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a competitive reward package with performance bonuses and strong career progression within a growing infrastructure team.