Site Engineer

Survey Solutions; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering surveyor is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in site engineering, including expertise in AutoCAD and total station usage. Responsibilities include setting out construction sites, conducting surveys, and ensuring safety and quality standards. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including a generous holiday package and opportunities for professional development. The position is based in the East Midlands, with travel required.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Health & wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in site engineering, specifically with earthworks and roadworks.
• Expertise in calculating cut/fill volumes and processing surveys; N4CE experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret detailed plans and ensure quality control on site.

Responsibilities

• Setting out piles, foundations, and drainage.
• Conducting as-built surveys and liaising with designers.
• Monitoring health and safety and resolving technical problems.

Skills

Experience working as a Site Engineer

Competent using Leica or Geomax total stations

Experience in AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Full UK driving license

Tools

Leica total stations

Geomax total stations

Digital levels

Site lasers

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Do you have previous extensive experience working as Site Engineer? Are you looking for a role where you can work on a variety of projects across the UK?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a leading engineering surveyor specialising in land, measured building and underground utility surveys as well as monitoring and site engineering schemes. We are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer who is located in East Midlands/Bedfordshire/Northamptonshire/Oxfordshire area to join Survey Solutions' site engineer team.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of site engineering projects across the UK and will be responsible for preparing the construction site ready for development. We are looking for Site Engineers who are keen to join a supportive team and who have 3+ years experience in a similar role.

This is a full-time role with working hours of Monday to Friday from 7:30 - 5:00, however site hours will vary so overtime and occasional weekend working plus overnight stays will be required.

Responsibilities

• Setting out piles, foundations, building positions, grid lines, datums, drainage & road formations
• To undertake as-built surveys and reference them to proposed drawings
• Working with site plans, drawings and building information models
• Mapping structural boundaries on the ground using pegs and markers
• Liaising with designers and engineers to ensure plans and drawings are accurate
• Overseeing quality control and monitoring health and safety
• Keeping a site diary
• Resolving technical problems

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer and with earthworks and roadworks (3+ years experience)
• Competent using Leica or Geomax total stations and GNSS, digital levels and site lasers
• Experience in RC frameworks and monitoring would be advantageous
• Ability to interpret detail plans
• Experience using AutoCAD is essential
• N4CE experience to calculate cut/fill volumes and processing surveys (Training can be provided)
• Experience in setting out drainage/roads/earthworks/grid lines/plot setting out
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Confident and clear communicator - both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail
• Earthworks experience beneficial
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Professional manner with excellent client facing skills
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• CSCS Card

Benefits

• 24 days holiday, rising with length of service to 30 days + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay
• Long service awards
• Birthday gifts
• Flexible holidays
• Christmas bonus
• Health & wellbeing schemes, including a company wellbeing helpline
• Refer a friend scheme - receive a payment for referring a friend to work for us & if they are hired!
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Training & Development

• The opportunity to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) via our Approved Development Scheme
• The opportunity to develop key skills and competencies to succeed in a career as a Site Engineer