Site Engineer

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their delivery team. Your role will involve setting out, quality control, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of a major civil engineering project. Ideal candidates have experience in infrastructure projects, strong setting-out skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position offers an opportunity to be involved in large-scale construction activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of QA processes and construction tolerances.
• CSCS card essential; SMSTS/First Aid advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate setting out for all site works.
• Maintain QA documentation and as-built records.
• Coordinate with project management to resolve technical issues.
• Support subcontractors with engineering guidance.
• Conduct site surveys and produce reports.

Skills

Setting-out skills using GNSS/Total Station

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Site Engineer to join the delivery team on a major, long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth. This is a significant multi-disciplinary scheme involving earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, utilities, drainage, highways elements and large-scale construction.

You will play a key role in setting out, quality control, technical coordination and ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate setting out for all site works (RC structures, drainage, utilities, earthworks, roads).
• Maintain QA documentation, ITPs, as-built records and survey logs.
• Coordinate with the project management, design and commercial teams to ensure technical issues are resolved quickly.
• Support subcontractors with engineering guidance and ensure works comply with drawings and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys, produce reports and assist with progress measurement.
• Uphold all H&S standards, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out skills using GNSS/Total Station.
• Solid understanding of QA processes and construction tolerances.
• CSCS card essential; SMSTS/First Aid advantageous.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.