Site Engineer

O'Neill & Brennan - Taunton; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan are recruiting a Site Engineer for a major Bath construction project. In this role you will support delivery with setting out, surveying, and QA across disciplines, ensuring works comply with drawings, specs and programme.

You will coordinate with Site Managers and subcontractors, review technical drawings, and maintain accurate site records. A proactive, detail-focused engineer with Tier 1/2 experience is sought for a temporary-to-permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer with a recognised Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Involvement in projects valued at £20m+.
• Strong setting out and surveying capabilities with relevant equipment.
• Excellent understanding of drawings, tolerances, and QA procedures.
• Experience coordinating activities with site management and subcontractors.
• Strong technical problem solving and attention to detail.
• Proactive, organised and dependable approach to site engineering.
• Consistent employment history with verifiable references.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking setting out and surveying duties across designated areas and packages.
• Ensuring works are completed accurately per drawings, specs and programme.
• Coordinating with Site Managers, subcontractors and project team to maintain progress.
• Reviewing drawings, identifying discrepancies and resolving engineering queries.
• Managing QA documentation, inspection records and reporting.
• Supporting RAMS preparation and ensuring HSE compliance.
• Monitoring subcontractor works for conformance with design and tolerances.
• Maintaining site records, as-built data and survey information.
• Identifying and helping resolve technical or programme issues.

Skills

Setting out & surveying

Co-ordination with site teams

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

SMSTS

Construction/Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer - Major Construction Project

Bath, Somerset | Temporary to Permanent | Tier 1 / Tier 2 Main Contracting

O'Neill & Brennan are recruiting for experienced Site Engineers to join the delivery team on a large, flagship construction scheme in Bath.

We are looking to appoint technically capable, proactive engineers with strong Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contracting backgrounds who can demonstrate meaningful involvement in the successful delivery of substantial construction projects.

This opportunity will initially be offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to establish themselves within the project team before transitioning into a long‑term, permanent position.

The role would suit an engineer who takes genuine ownership of their work, maintains high technical standards and is comfortable operating within the demands of a major construction project.

The Role

Working alongside the wider construction and engineering teams, you will play an integral role in ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely and in accordance with the project specifications, drawings and construction programme.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking setting out and surveying duties across designated areas and construction packages.
• Ensuring works are completed accurately and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and engineering requirements.
• Coordinating with Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team to maintain construction progress.
• Reviewing technical drawings, identifying discrepancies and assisting with the resolution of engineering queries.
• Managing quality assurance documentation, inspection records and associated technical reporting.
• Supporting the preparation and implementation of RAMS and ensuring engineering activities comply with site health & safety requirements.
• Monitoring subcontractor works to ensure compliance with design specifications and required tolerances.
• Maintaining accurate site records, as-built information and survey data.
• Proactively identifying potential technical or programme-related issues and assisting with their resolution.

Candidate Requirements

We are particularly interested in speaking with engineers who have developed their careers within established main contracting environments and can demonstrate experience working on complex, large-scale construction schemes.

To be considered, applicants should demonstrate:

• Proven Site Engineering experience with a recognised Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Previous involvement in construction projects valued at £20 million or above.
• Strong setting out and surveying capabilities, including proficiency with relevant engineering equipment.
• Excellent understanding of construction drawings, specifications, tolerances and quality assurance procedures.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities with site management teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, organised and dependable approach to site engineering.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a wider project delivery team.
• A consistent employment history supported by strong, verifiable professional references.

Essential Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card (appropriate to the position).
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
• Competence using modern setting out and surveying equipment.
• First Aid at Work.
• SMSTS.

Previous Project Experience & References

Given the scale and profile of this development, candidates must be able to demonstrate meaningful engineering involvement in projects exceeding £20 million in value.

Strong professional references will be required to substantiate previous responsibilities, technical ability, dedication and reliability.

We are particularly interested in engineers who can demonstrate genuine ownership of their allocated works and a consistent record of supporting successful project delivery.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join the delivery team on a significant flagship construction project in Bath.

Temporary-to-permanent engagement, with genuine long‑term career prospects.

The opportunity to work alongside an established and experienced construction management team.

Exposure to a substantial, technically demanding construction scheme.

Competitive remuneration, dependent on experience.

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation