Site Engineer

O'Neill & Brennan; Bedford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan is recruiting a Site Engineer – Civils for a contract role based in Bedfordshire. You will oversee major heavy civils works including deep drainage and large-diameter pipe installation, coordinating with subcontractors and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will set out, survey, check drawings and manage daily progress, contributing to high-value infrastructure schemes across the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire area.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer in civils/heavy infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to set out and survey accurately on site.
• Strong QA and safety compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Setting out & surveying to ensure correct structural positioning.
• Interpreting plans and providing technical guidance to contractors.
• Quality control of materials/workmanship to design specs.
• Progress tracking, site reporting, and issue resolution.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage materials and schedules.

Skills

Setting Out

Surveying

Quality Assurance

Safety & Compliance

Project Coordination

Job description

Site Engineer – Civils
Location: Bedfordshire
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £290 - £400 per day DOE

Must have EUSR or Cat & Genny

The client is delivering long-term, high-value infrastructure schemes across the Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire area. We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to oversee major heavy civils works, including deep drainage, large-diameter pipe installation, new roads, supporting the delivery of capital investment projects.

The Role

As Site Engineer you will be the crucial link between technical design and on-site implementation, overseeing construction projects like infrastructure, highways, and buildings. Key responsibilities include setting out, surveying, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. They work on-site, providing technical advice to subcontractors and managing daily progress

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Surveying: Using instruments to mark out the site and ensure accurate structural positioning.
• Technical Advice: Interpreting, checking, and explaining plans, drawings, and specifications for contractors.
• Quality Control: Ensuring materials and workmanship meet design specifications and regulatory standards.
• Progress Monitoring: Preparing site reports, tracking progress, and resolving technical problems on site.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Project Management: Coordinating subcontractors, managing materials, and ensuring project schedules are met.

Qualifications & Certifications Required for this role (You must have all of them

• CSCS
• EUSR 1
• Cat & Genny

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

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