Site Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge provided

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow is seeking a Site Engineer to support civil engineering projects in East Anglia. This role encompasses accurate setting out, site operations management, and ensuring high-quality work delivery. Responsibilities include managing civil works like roads and drainage, interpreting technical drawings, and coordinating with subcontractors.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Civil Engineering, be proficient in surveying equipment such as Leica Total Stations, and maintain high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site engineering on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and site health & safety.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake core site engineering duties, including accurate setting out.
• Deliver external civil works such as roads, drainage, and concrete.
• Coordinate daily site activities with subcontractors and site management teams.

Skills

Setting out

Using surveying instruments

Coordination with site teams

Interpreting technical drawings

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica Total Station

GPS equipment

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of civil engineering projects on a civil engineering project in East Anglia. This role involves providing accurate setting out, managing day-to-day site operations, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Lodge can be provided for this role.

Duties

• Undertake core site engineering duties, including accurate setting out using drawings, specifications, GPS, and Leica TS16 Total Station equipment.
• Deliver external civil works such as roads, drainage, pavements, kerbs, piling interfaces, concrete works, and steel frame coordination.
• Carry out surveying, as-built checks, and dimensional control to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Interpret and apply technical drawings, digital models, RAMS, ITPs, and method statements for safe and efficient delivery.
• Use digital construction systems (e.g., ACC) and support basic AutoCAD/model interpretation tasks.
• Coordinate daily site activities with subcontractors, supervisors, and site management teams.
• Assist the Site Manager with planning, logistics, and pre-construction tasks.
• Prepare and review QA documentation, including RAMS, ITPs, task briefing sheets, and other compliance records.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity across assigned works packages.
• Oversee the full cycle of allocated tasks from site setup through to handover, ensuring work is delivered to specification.

Person Specification

• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• CSCS card.
• Proven experience in setting out and site engineering on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in using surveying instruments such as Leica Total Stations (e.g., TS16) and GPS equipment.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, site health & safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.