Senior Site Engineer

Octavius Infrastructure; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead setting out and on-site technical delivery on major highways projects in the South West. You will provide engineering support, QA, and ensure works are delivered safely and right first time.

You will mentor junior engineers, review drawings, and liaise with site teams, designers and client representatives to keep programmes on track and ensure quality across multiple fronts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on civil/highways projects.
• Strong setting out capability and on-site management of engineering activities.
• Experience with QA documentation and inspections.
• Knowledge of highways, bridges, and public realm works.
• CSCS Card and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver setting out across multiple fronts.
• Conduct quality inspections, ITP sign-offs, and assurance checks.
• Review drawings and technical information to support safe construction.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, designers and client reps.
• Monitor works to ensure correct line, level and tolerance.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and site staff.
• Promote safe working practices and plan activities accordingly.
• Contribute to programme delivery with technical input and problem solving.

Skills

Setting out

Quality assurance

Reading drawings

Liaising with teams

Mentoring

Safety culture

Problem solving

Programme delivery

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Site Engineer to join us here at Octavius.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

As a Senior Site Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of major highways projects across the South West. Working closely with project teams, you'll provide accurate setting out, engineering support and quality assurance to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and right first time.

This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of work, including:

• A complex bridge structure project involving piling, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and bridge construction activities.
• Public realm and highways improvement works delivered in partnership with a local authority.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering setting out activities across multiple work fronts.
• Conducting quality inspections, ITP sign-offs and assurance checks to ensure compliance with specifications and design requirements.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and technical information to support safe and efficient construction.
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, designers and client representatives.
• Monitoring works to ensure construction is delivered to the correct line, level and tolerance.
• Supporting and mentoring Site Engineers and junior members of the team.
• Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring engineering activities are planned and executed safely.
• Contributing to programme delivery through proactive problem solving and technical expertise.

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

You're an experienced civil engineering professional who is confident taking ownership of site engineering activities and ensuring a high standard of quality throughout project delivery.

You'll be comfortable working within a live highways environment and have strong technical knowledge combined with a practical approach to problem solving.

You'll be skilled in:

• Setting out and surveying using modern engineering equipment.
• Implementing robust quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Managing engineering records and supporting project compliance requirements.
• Building effective relationships with site teams, clients and delivery partners.
• Identifying and resolving engineering challenges on site.
• Leading by example and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and professionalism.

Experience of bridge construction, piling, reinforced concrete and structural steelwork would be highly advantageous, although candidates with broader highways and civil engineering experience are also encouraged to apply.

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer within civil engineering or highways projects.
• Strong setting out capability and experience managing engineering activities on site.
• Experience undertaking quality inspections, QA documentation and compliance checks.
• Knowledge of highways, structures, bridges, public realm or civil engineering projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting site delivery teams.
• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects while developing your career with a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

People are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, contribute and build a rewarding career.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.