Site Engineer

Kenton Black Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, and technical support on site, with emphasis on health and safety and quality compliance.

You will work across UK-wide project sites, coordinating with management and subcontractors, and ensuring accurate data and records are maintained. A long-term opportunity on large-scale schemes is available.

Qualifications

• Setting out and surveying works per drawings and specifications.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and providing technical support to site teams.
• Carrying out site surveys, measurements and as-built surveys.
• Coordinating with site management, subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Monitoring quality and ensuring works comply with project specifications and standards.
• Maintaining accurate site records, QA documentation and inspection records.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Supporting the delivery of works in line with programme and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring accurate line, level and positioning of civil engineering works.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and providing technical support to site teams.
• Carrying out site surveys, measurements and as-built surveys.
• Coordinating with site management, subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Monitoring quality and ensuring works comply with project specifications and standards.
• Maintaining accurate site records, QA documentation and inspection records.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Supporting the delivery of works in line with programme and quality standards.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying techniques

Drawing interpretation

GPS & Total Stations

Communication

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Tools

GPS equipment

Total Stations

Job description

Site Engineer – Major Civil Engineering Projects
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (PAYE)
Location: UK-wide project sites

An established engineering and surveying business based in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the country.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist business working on large-scale infrastructure schemes, offering long-term opportunities across a variety of projects.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring accurate line, level and positioning of civil engineering works.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and providing technical support to site teams.
• Carrying out site surveys, measurements and as-built surveys.
• Coordinating with site management, subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Monitoring quality and ensuring works comply with project specifications and standards.
• Maintaining accurate site records, QA documentation and inspection records.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Supporting the delivery of works in line with programme and quality standards.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Site Engineer role within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Competent in setting out and surveying techniques.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience using surveying equipment, including GPS and total stations.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and quality.
• Flexibility to work across UK-based project sites.

Salary & Package:

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, PAYE.
• Opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Long-term opportunities with an established engineering business.
• Exposure to a variety of UK-wide projects and opportunities for professional development.