Site Engineer

RTL Group; Abbotsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd in Abbotsley, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to oversee earthworks, duct installations, troughs and RC bases on renewable energy civils projects. You will set out using total station and GPS, supervise on site and ensure safety and quality on time.

You must have CSCS, full UK driving licence, and be eligible to work in the UK; SSSTS/SMSTS preferable. Strong communication and documentation on site are essential; driving role covers multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience setting out earthworks and duct installations.
• Setting out using total station and GPS.
• Ability to manage on-site documentation.
• Strong communication on site.

Responsibilities

• Set out earthworks and duct installations on site.
• Supervise site activities and health & safety compliance.
• Coordinate with project management and site teams.
• Ensure works comply with approved methods and timelines.
• Maintain on-site documentation and records.

Skills

Setting out

Total station

GPS

Site supervision

Health & safety

Tools

GPS equipment

Surveying instruments

Job description

Site Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-10-06T12:52:26

Location: Abbotsley, Cambridgeshire, GB, PE19 6

Type: Any

Company: RTL Group Ltd

Date of Application Deadline: 2026-11-12T16:40:44.263

Job Description

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Site Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects.

Site Engineer responsibilities:

• Setting out using total station & GPS. Works include earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases.
• Working alongside the project management team.
• Site supervision.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method.
• Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site.
• Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification.

Site Engineer requirements:

• Experience with setting out earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases.
• Right to work in the UK.
• CSCS card
• SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable)
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills.