Site Engineer

Kenton Black Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Site Engineer – Highways in Oxfordshire to join a major highways infrastructure project. The role requires setting out, surveying and ensuring works meet design and safety standards.

You will work with the delivery team to resolve technical issues, prepare drawings and inspections, and monitor progress against programme on a large civil scheme. Competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid background in site engineering on highways or civil projects.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and apply QA.
• Experience with surveying equipment and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
• Ensure construction works are delivered accurately and in line with design requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor the quality of workmanship.
• Maintain accurate site records, surveys and as-built information.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and design teams to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical drawings, method statements and inspection and test plans.
• Monitor progress against programme and report any engineering or quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Support the delivery of highways, earthworks, drainage and wider civil engineering activities.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Interpret drawings

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Communication

Organisational skills

Health and safety

Education

Civil engineering qualifications

Tools

Surveying software

Job description

Site Engineer – Highways
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £48,000 + Package

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated engineer to play a key role in the delivery of highways and civil engineering works within a major infrastructure environment.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in site engineering, with experience in setting out, surveying and ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
• Ensure construction works are delivered accurately and in line with design requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor the quality of workmanship.
• Maintain accurate site records, surveys and as-built information.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and design teams to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical drawings, method statements and inspection and test plans.
• Monitor progress against programme and report any engineering or quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Support the delivery of highways, earthworks, drainage and wider civil engineering activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer role within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, surveying and engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction specifications.
• Experience using surveying equipment and relevant engineering software.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively within a site team.
• A proactive approach to quality assurance, problem-solving and health and safety.
• Relevant civil engineering qualifications are desirable.

The Opportunity

Join a major highways infrastructure project in Oxfordshire, working alongside an experienced delivery team and contributing to the successful completion of significant civil engineering works.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your experience on a major infrastructure scheme, with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary: Up to £48,000, plus package, dependent on experience.