Site Engineer

Green Barks Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Barks Search are supporting a leading UK earthworks and civil engineering contractor on one of the country's most significant infrastructure schemes. As a Site Engineer, you will deliver complex earthworks, setting out using GNSS and Total Station, and help refine 3D machine control models from Trimble, Leica and Topcon.

You will ensure works are carried out safely, to programme and with QA processes in place, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting short-term planning.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer.
• Background in civil engineering / earthworks.
• Minimum 1 year site experience.
• Knowledge of GNSS / Total Station / surveying equipment.
• Understanding of QA processes and site documentation.
• Working towards ICE (IEng/CEng).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GNSS / GPS surveys and site setting out.
• Review and refine 3D machine control models (Trimble / Leica / Topcon).
• Support site teams with construction methods and delivery.
• Produce and manage RAMS, QA, and site documentation.
• Carry out quality assurance and soil testing.
• Support short-term / rolling-wave planning.
• Monitor progress and site performance.
• Support and mentor junior engineers where required.

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Trimble

Leica

Topcon

3D machine control

Job description

Are you a driven Site Engineer ready to build your career on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects?

Green Barks Search are supporting a leading UK earthworks and civil engineering contractor, with a strong track record delivering large-scale infrastructure schemes.

With ongoing works on the Lower Thames Crossing and further phases progressing, they are now looking to strengthen their team with an ambitious Site Engineer.

This is a chance to work at the heart of major earthworks packages, gaining hands‑on experience with GNSS, 3D machine control, and large-scale site delivery, while benefiting from structured development and mentorship.

The Opportunity:

You'll play a key role in delivering complex earthworks, ensuring works are carried out safely, accurately, and in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct GNSS / GPS surveys and site setting out
• Review and refine 3D machine control models (Trimble / Leica / Topcon)
• Support site teams with construction methods and delivery
• Produce and manage RAMS, QA, and site documentation
• Carry out quality assurance and soil testing
• Support short-term / rolling-wave planning
• Monitor progress and site performance
• Support and mentor junior engineers where required

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer
• Background in civil engineering / earthworks
• Minimum 1 year site experience
• Knowledge of GNSS / Total Station / surveying equipment
• Understanding of QA processes and site documentation
• Working towards ICE (IEng/CEng)
• Full UK driving licence

This is a rare opportunity to join a contractor delivering some of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure and earthworks projects, with clear progression and exposure to technically challenging work.