Site Engineer

Carmichael UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major highways project in Gloucestershire. The role involves overseeing ecological and landscaping works, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in similar projects. A CSCS card and a driving license are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on landscaping projects.
• Strong ecological awareness including legislation and habitat management.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to work on site in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of ecological and landscaping works.
• Oversee habitat creation and landscaping implementation.
• Produce and review drawings and environmental management plans.

Skills

Ecological awareness

Technical knowledge of landscape designs

Supervision skills

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Ecology

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer with a strong background in landscaping and ecology to support a major Tier 1 highways project in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of ecological and landscaping works within a live highways environment.
• Overseeing habitat creation, tree and vegetation works, ecological mitigation, and landscaping implementation.
• Setting out and supervising landscaping packages in line with design requirements.
• Producing and reviewing drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and environmental management plans.
• Liaising with ecologists, landscape architects, subcontractors, clients, and statutory bodies.
• Ensuring SHEQ compliance, with a focus on ecological and environmental protection.
• Providing accurate site records, progress reports, and quality assurance.
• Assisting the project team in forecasting resource, cost, and programme for landscaping and ecology works.

Requirements

• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Ecology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways, infrastructure, or landscaping projects.
• Strong ecological awareness including legislation, habitat management, and protected species considerations.
• Good technical knowledge and ability to interpret and deliver landscape/ecological designs.
• CSCS card (essential), SMSTS or equivalent preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work on site in Gloucestershire.