Site Engineer

CarmichaelUK; Enfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK in North London is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our highways and civil engineering delivery team. You will play a key role in ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme and specifications.

The role focuses on highways schemes, drainage, earthworks and utility diversions, coordinating subcontractors and maintaining records, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Engineer in civil/highways sector.
• Significant highways infrastructure delivery experience.
• Experience with road construction, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, kerbing, pavements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and technical docs.
• Knowledge of highways standards, specs and quality requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of highways schemes including carriageways and drainage.
• Manage subcontractors per drawings and project requirements.
• Maintain site records, quality docs and project reporting.
• Conduct quality inspections per contractual standards.
• Assist with temporary works, permits and traffic management.
• Identify and resolve on-site engineering issues.
• Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Managers and client reps.
• Monitor progress against programme and assist planning.
• Ensure HSE and quality standards are maintained.
• Contribute to delivery within budget and programme limits.

Skills

Site Engineer

Highways

Drawings interpretation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Driving Licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

CSCS Card

SMSTS or SSSTS

NRSWA qualification

Temporary Works Coordinator experience

Job description

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive
Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways Infrastructure

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a growing project team delivering highways and civil engineering works across North London. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme and specification.

This position is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in highways, road construction, junction improvements, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, and urban infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of highways schemes including carriageways, footways, kerbing, drainage, signage, street lighting, and associated infrastructure.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Maintaining accurate site records, quality documentation, and project reporting.
• Conducting quality inspections and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Assisting with temporary works, utility coordination, permits, and traffic management arrangements.
• Identifying and resolving engineering and technical issues on site.
• Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, Section Engineers, commercial teams, and client representatives.
• Monitoring progress against programme and supporting the planning of upcoming works.
• Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme constraints.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer within the civil engineering or highways sector.
• Significant experience delivering highways infrastructure projects.
• Experience with road construction, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, kerbing, pavements, and public realm works.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of highways standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Requirements

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• NRSWA qualification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience.
• Experience working on local authority, National Highways, or major infrastructure projects.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a proactive and technically competent engineer with a strong understanding of highways construction methodologies. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple work fronts, coordinating subcontractors, and working collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure safe and successful project outcomes.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile highways and infrastructure projects across North London.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to complex civil engineering and transport infrastructure schemes.