Senior Site Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Site Engineer for a major highways project lasting 12-14 months. The role involves setting out, quality control, and technical oversight, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and liaising with various teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highways or civil engineering projects.
• CSCS card required.
• Strong understanding of construction quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying of highway works.
• Quality assurance documentation and compliance.
• Liaison with subcontractors and design teams.

Skills

Setting out techniques

Technical problem solving

Quality assurance

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications

SMSTS certification

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Site Engineer to work for a civil engineering contractor on a major highways project running for 12-14 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out, quality control, and technical oversight of construction activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Setting out and surveying of highway works
2. Quality assurance documentation and compliance
3. Liaison with subcontractors and design teams
4. Technical problem solving and implementation of engineering solutions
5. Monitoring progress against the programme

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in highways or civil engineering projects
• CSCS card and relevant engineering qualifications
• SMSTS certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Proficient in setting out techniques and equipment
• Strong understanding of construction quality standards