Site Engineer

Kenton Black; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, and delivering works in line with project specifications, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.

You will join a delivery team on site, liaising with management, subcontractors and design teams to resolve technical issues, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to the successful completion of the

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer in highways, infrastructure or civil projects.
• Strong setting out and surveying skills with ability to read drawings.
• Ability to use surveying equipment and engineering software.
• Good communication and organisational skills on site.
• Desirable civil engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties per drawings and specs.
• Ensure works meet design requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor workmanship quality.
• Maintain accurate site records and as-built information.
• Coordinate with management, subcontractors and design teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with drawings, method statements and inspection/test plans.
• Monitor progress and report engineering or quality concerns.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental regulations are followed.
• Support highways, earthworks, drainage and wider civil activities.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Drawings interpretation

Engineering principles

Health & safety

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Job description

Site Engineer – Highways
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £48,000 + Package

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated engineer to play a key role in the delivery of highways and civil engineering works within a major infrastructure environment.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in site engineering, with experience in setting out, surveying and ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
• Ensure construction works are delivered accurately and in line with design requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor the quality of workmanship.
• Maintain accurate site records, surveys and as-built information.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and design teams to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical drawings, method statements and inspection and test plans.
• Monitor progress against programme and report any engineering or quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Support the delivery of highways, earthworks, drainage and wider civil engineering activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer role within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, surveying and engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction specifications.
• Experience using surveying equipment and relevant engineering software.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively within a site team.
• A proactive approach to quality assurance, problem-solving and health and safety.
• Relevant civil engineering qualifications are desirable.

The Opportunity

Join a major highways infrastructure project in Oxfordshire, working alongside an experienced delivery team and contributing to the successful completion of significant civil engineering works.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your experience on a major infrastructure scheme, with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary: Up to £48,000, plus package, dependent on experience.