Site Engineer

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Barnham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid working

Paternity & Maternity package

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited in the UK is seeking a Site Engineer to join our civil engineering teams. You will deliver accurate setting out, support site delivery and help ensure safe, efficient construction across our Barnham portfolio.

You will work with project managers and delivery specialists, using Procore/BIM tools, interpreting drawings, and maintaining QA records while upholding high standards. We offer development opportunities and a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer in civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out and surveying capability.
• Knowledge of QA processes and ITPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate setting out and support on-site delivery.
• Help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to guide construction.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Quality assurance

Procore / BIM

Engineering drawings

Safety

Education

Engineering qualification

CSCS card

Tools

Procore

BIM

Job description

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

We're a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable and efficient infrastructure solutions that improve how people travel and connect across the UK.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)Exciting public realm, highways and infrastructure improvement projects across West and East Sussex, including our current work at Barnham and a growing pipeline of schemes delivered through long-term local authority partnerships. These projects are helping to improve communities, reduce congestion and create lasting infrastructure that people use every day.

As a Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in bringing these schemes to life, providing accurate setting out, supporting project delivery and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You'll work with… (because relationships are important)A collaborative team of Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and delivery specialists who genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another.

At Octavius, relationships matter. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your work while being supported by experienced colleagues who are invested in your development and success.

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.

We're passionate about developing our people. Whether you're looking to broaden your technical expertise, work towards professional qualifications or take the next step into senior engineering and management roles, we'll support you with training, mentoring and genuine career progression opportunities.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)You're someone who takes pride in getting things right first time.

You enjoy being on site, solving problems and working closely with delivery teams to make projects successful. You understand the importance of accurate setting out, quality assurance and maintaining high standards throughout construction.

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

• Experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting out and surveying capability.
• Experience with quality assurance processes and quality records, including ITPs and inspection documentation.
• Knowledge of Procore, BIM or other digital project delivery tools.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications with confidence.
• A relevant engineering qualification and CSCS card.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

If you're looking for the opportunity to work on meaningful local projects, develop your career with a supportive team and make a real impact on the communities we serve, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Site Engineer

Company: Octavius Infrastructure Limited

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: BN1 1JE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

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

We're a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable and efficient infrastructure solutions that improve how people travel and connect across the UK.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)Exciting public realm, highways and infrastructure improvement projects across West and East Sussex, including our current work at Barnham and a growing pipeline of schemes delivered through long-term local authority partnerships. These projects are helping to improve communities, reduce congestion and create lasting infrastructure that people use every day.

As a Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in bringing these schemes to life, providing accurate setting out, supporting project delivery and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You'll work with… (because relationships are important)A collaborative team of Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and delivery specialists who genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another.

At Octavius, relationships matter. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your work while being supported by experienced colleagues who are invested in your development and success.

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.

We're passionate about developing our people. Whether you're looking to broaden your technical expertise, work towards professional qualifications or take the next step into senior engineering and management roles, we'll support you with training, mentoring and genuine career progression opportunities.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)You're someone who takes pride in getting things right first time.

You enjoy being on site, solving problems and working closely with delivery teams to make projects successful. You understand the importance of accurate setting out, quality assurance and maintaining high standards throughout construction.

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

• Experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting out and surveying capability.
• Experience with quality assurance processes and quality records, including ITPs and inspection documentation.
• Knowledge of Procore, BIM or other digital project delivery tools.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications with confidence.
• A relevant engineering qualification and CSCS card.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

If you're looking for the opportunity to work on meaningful local projects, develop your career with a supportive team and make a real impact on the communities we serve, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.