Site Engineer

Fawkes and Reece; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and civil engineering company is seeking a Site Engineer for a major substation project in Carlisle. The ideal candidate will have experience in setting out on civil engineering projects and will manage engineering activities on site, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in setting out on civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activity and direct workforce.
• Ensure quality control meets design specifications.
• Liaise with site team to approve materials.

Skills

Setting out

Quality control

Health and safety standards

Tools

GPS

Robotic Total Stations

Job description

Reference: OWSITEENGIN_1747309284
Posted: May 15, 2025

My client is a World Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently delivering major substation project in the Carlisle area and need reinforcements in the form of a Site Engineer.

The successful candidate will have experience of setting out on civil engineering projects.

My client would currently consider applications from those seeking both permanent and contract positions.

Duties include:

• Setting out with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations)
• Manage all engineering activity providing direction to the direct workforce and subcontractors
• Quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
• Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
• Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
• Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
• Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations