Senior Site Engineer – Earthworks Lead | Lodging & Travel

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Lodging allowance

Travel allowance

Lower Thames Crossing project

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is recruiting a Senior Engineer to lead earthworks activities on the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will provide technical direction, oversee setting out and QA, and support planning to ensure safe, efficient delivery of works.

The role covers site engineering, surveying, quality assurance and construction planning, ideal for an engineer looking to advance in a major infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil engineering experience with earthworks.
• Experience on major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of site surveying, setting out and QA.
• Experience with GNSS surveying and 3D machine control.
• Understanding of modern construction methods for earthworks.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Experience with RAMS, ITPs and QA processes.
• Eligible for ICE membership and progressing towards IEng.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive approach working with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out GNSS-based site surveys and setting out for earthworks.
• Review 3D machine control models for automated earthmoving equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and works information to determine construction methods.
• Coordinate earthworks activities with Foremen and site teams.
• Prepare and maintain Plans, RAMS, ITPs and checklists.
• Manage QA processes and ensure checks are completed before works commence.
• Support short-term and rolling-wave planning to maintain project efficiency.
• Identify and report contractual events to the Commercial Team.
• Document verbal instructions with sketches and technical details.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and assist with resolving engineering issues.

Skills

Site surveying

Setting out

Quality assurance

3D machine control

RAMS/ITPs

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ICE membership eligibility

IEng progression

Tools

GNSS surveying tools

3D machine control software

Job description

NEOS Engineering is recruiting a Senior Engineer to lead earthworks activities on the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will provide technical direction, oversee setting out and QA, and support planning to ensure safe, efficient delivery of works.

The role covers site engineering, surveying, quality assurance and construction planning, ideal for an engineer looking to advance in a major infrastructure environment.