Site Engineer

Eiffage Kier; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eiffage Kier is seeking a Site Engineer based in Chipping Warden to deliver civil engineering works for HS2. You will coordinate M&E works, allocate resources, and resolve technical issues on site.

The ideal candidate must hold a HNC/Degree in Construction/M&E, a valid CSCS card, and demonstrate site engineering experience in highways and drainage. A driving licence and vehicle access are also required.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways and deep drainage works.
• Hold a valid CSCS card.
• Demonstrated knowledge of site engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support M&E works on site.
• Liaison with Sub Agent and Section Foreman.
• Resolve technical problems in coordination with senior team.

Skills

Site engineering experience

Construction knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/M&E

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

About the Role

EKFB has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80 km section of the new high‑speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. The site engineer will be based in Chipping Warden and must have experience working within highways and deep drainage works.

As site engineer you will coordinate and support the M&E works, including:

• liaising with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to meet required standards, programme and budget;
• working with the setting‑out team and overseeing the performance and development of M&E sub‑contractors;
• resolving technical problems on site in liaison with senior team members and the Sub‑Agent;
• specifying and coordinating varied contractors to ensure smooth delivery in a just‑in‑time fashion;
• providing the team with up‑to‑date information and resources, and assisting with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and contributing to financial forecasting.

About You

• HNC/Degree (Construction/M&E related) or equivalent;
• you must hold a CSCS card (White, White‑Yellow, Red – Experienced, Black – Manager or Gold – Supervisor);
• previous structures experience is preferred;
• demonstrated knowledge and practical application of site engineering activities within highways and deep drainage works;
• you must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

We are committed to inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities and will support reasonable adjustments to enable everyone to thrive.