Site Engineer

ScaleX™ Talent Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Performance bonus

Project pipeline opportunities

Job summary

ScaleX™ Talent Solutions are recruiting a Site Engineer for an established construction and civil engineering contractor across the East Midlands. The role focuses on hands-on setting-out, surveying, and close collaboration with site teams to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has strong setting-out skills, 5+ years in site engineering, and a qualification in construction or engineering. A valid UK driving license and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Engineer.
• Strong setting-out and surveying experience.
• Experience on residential/housing developments – commercial experience is beneficial.
• Relevant construction or engineering qualification.
• Confident reading and working from technical drawings.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately in line with drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out site surveys, levels and measurements.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Working closely with Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams.
• Maintaining accurate site records, QA documentation and as-built information.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of projects.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Relevant construction or engineering qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking for your next move?

ScaleX™ Talent Solutions are working with an established construction and civil engineering contractor to recruit a Site Engineer to join their growing team across the East Midlands.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys being hands‑on on site, taking ownership of setting out and working closely with site teams to keep projects moving.

What you'll be doing:

• Setting out works accurately in line with drawings and specifications
• Carrying out site surveys, levels and measurements
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Working closely with Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams
• Maintaining accurate site records, QA documentation and as-built information
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of projects

What we're looking for:

• Around 5+ years' experience working as a Site Engineer
• Strong setting-out and surveying experience
• Experience working on residential/housing developments – commercial experience is also beneficial
• Relevant construction or engineering qualification
• Confident reading and working from technical drawings
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's on offer:

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to work across a strong pipeline of projects with an established contractor