Site Engineer

365 People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering organization in the East Midlands is seeking a Site Engineer to coordinate civil and utilities projects. This role involves working closely with subcontractors and internal teams, ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering, 2-5 years of experience, and strong technical skills in project management. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including ongoing training and a collaborative work culture offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related incentives

Private healthcare

Life assurance and employee wellbeing programmes

Extra holiday entitlements

Company vehicle and fuel card

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Ongoing training and professional development support

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in a similar position, ideally within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Valid site cards and a full driving licence are essential.
• NRSWA Streetworks certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Understand and relay construction drawings for layout and installation requirements.
• Establish precise levels, lines, and reference points on site.
• Support progress by maintaining schedules and ensuring key deadlines are achieved.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Promote adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Stay updated on industry techniques and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Positive team player

Deadline-driven

Proactive

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Digital site tools

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil & Utilities Projects

Join a respected construction and engineering organisation delivering essential infrastructure works across the region. The company operates within residential, commercial, educational and utility sectors, with a strong commitment to sustainable practices, community engagement, and safe project delivery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to important water and wastewater projects while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be involved in coordinating and supporting on‑site activities to ensure projects progress smoothly and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams to maintain accurate site information and keep production aligned with agreed schedules and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Interpretation: Understand and relay construction drawings, ensuring all site personnel have clear and accurate information for layout, measurements, and installation requirements.
• Setting Out: Establish precise levels, lines, and reference points on site and ensure all setting‑out activities are performed with a high degree of accuracy.
• Programme Management: Support progress on site by helping to maintain schedules and ensuring key deadlines are achieved. Communicate issues or delays proactively.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues. Assist with coordination during planning, delivery, and handover stages.
• Safety, Quality & Environmental Standards: Promote adherence to company and industry best practices relating to health and safety, environmental protection, and quality management. Work in line with established site procedures and compliance requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry techniques and standards, sharing knowledge with the team when appropriate.
• Policy & System Compliance: Follow all organisational procedures, documentation requirements, and integrated management system processes.
• Other Duties: Perform any reasonable tasks aligned with the needs of the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑related incentives.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and employee wellbeing programmes.
• Extra holiday entitlements and long‑service recognition.
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including marriage and parental benefits.
• Ongoing training, professional development support and opportunities for career progression.
• Team events and a collaborative working culture.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience: 2‑5 years in a similar position, ideally within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Technical Skills: Strong numeracy skills. Confident using Excel, Outlook and digital site tools.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Certifications: Valid site cards and a full driving licence are essential.
• Desirable: NRSWA Streetworks certification.
• Attributes: Positive team player, deadline‑driven, proactive, and committed to taking accountability for high‑quality work.