Site Engineer

O'Neill & Brennan - Taunton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an experienced Site Engineer for a permanent role in Long Ashton, Bristol, on a major commercial campus project. You'll handle day-to-day setting-out, quality assurance, and technical support across various construction disciplines. The position offers genuine long-term job security of 5-10 years, and a clear progression route. Ideal candidates are degree-qualified and have strong skills in robotic total station. This role is entirely Bristol-based, eliminating the need for lodging.

Benefits

Job security for 5-10 years

Clear progression route

High-profile project

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Site Engineer with a main contractor (Tier 1 or reputable Tier 2).
• CSCS card (Black or White preferred), SMSTS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all day-to-day setting-out, QA, surveys, and material approvals.
• Provide technical support across major civils and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Robotic total station & GPS (Leica/Trimble)

Digital setting-out

Experience in basements, infrastructure or RC structures

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or HND qualified

Job description

Permanent Site Engineer - Major Multi-Phase Commercial Campus - Long Ashton, Bristol £Competitive (guide £55k-£70k+ dependant on experience) + Full Package + Genuine 5-10 Year Pipeline

A rare, single-position opportunity has opened for an experienced Site Engineer to join the permanent team on one of the South West's largest and longest-running commercial campus developments - a greenfield, multi-phase scheme in Long Ashton, Bristol.

Enabling works are live now, main construction phases commence autumn 2025 and the forward workload is secured for 5-10 years on one site.

The Role

Site-based, reporting to the Senior Engineer / Project Manager. You will be responsible for all day-to-day setting‑out, QA, surveys, material approvals, RFIs and technical support across a varied scope that includes:

• Piled retaining walls and deep RC basements
• Major civils & infrastructure (drainage, roads, attenuation, bridges, services)
• RC frames and concrete structures
• Off-site manufactured timber superstructure systems

About You

• Currently working as a Site Engineer with a main contractor (Tier 1 or reputable Tier 2)
• Fully proficient with robotic total station & GPS (Leica/Trimble) and digital setting-out
• Strong experience in any of the above disciplines - particularly basements, infrastructure or RC structures
• Degree or HND qualified
• CSCS card (Black or White preferred), SMSTS advantageous
• Looking for genuine long-term stability rather than the next short-term contract

What's on Offer

• True 5-10 year job security on one campus
• High-profile, showcase commercial project using modern construction methods
• Clear progression route as the phases expand
• Entirely Bristol-based - no lodging required

This is a single vacancy and will move quickly. Initial interviews via Teams this week, followed by a short site meet & greet.

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