Senior Site Engineer - GPS & Surveying Specialist

Cavendish Professionals; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals are recruiting a Site/Setting Out Engineer for a major civil engineering contractor based in Bridgwater. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, and maintaining project records on highways and infrastructure schemes.

You will interpret drawings, coordinate with designers and subcontractors, manage quality and ITPs, ensure site works meet standards, and support health, safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• CSCS Card held.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience as Site Engineer on civil/ infrastructural projects.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built documentation.
• Ensuring works are delivered in compliance with design information and project requirements.
• Managing quality control processes and completing ITPs.
• Supporting subcontractors with technical queries and engineering requirements.
• Reviewing drawings and identifying potential design or construction issues.
• Monitoring progress and reporting updates to the project team.
• Assisting with temporary works coordination and implementation.
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring works meet required standards.
• Supporting health, safety and environmental compliance across site operations.
• Managing permits, technical documentation and construction records.
• Liaising with designers, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.

Skills

Setting out methods

GPS & Total Station

Surveying experience

Quality assurance

Communication

Organisation

CSCS Card

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Job description

Cavendish Professionals are recruiting a Site/Setting Out Engineer for a major civil engineering contractor based in Bridgwater. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, and maintaining project records on highways and infrastructure schemes.

You will interpret drawings, coordinate with designers and subcontractors, manage quality and ITPs, ensure site works meet standards, and support health, safety and environmental compliance.