Site Engineer

Sphere Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Site Engineer to join our growing groundworks and civil engineering team across the South West. You will work closely with Site Managers to deliver works safely, accurately and on programme on Bristol-area projects.

We value collaborative working, quality delivery and ongoing skill development. This permanent role offers progression opportunities and a varied portfolio of groundworks and civil engineering schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Site Engineer role within groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with quality assurance, as-built surveys and site documentation.
• A good understanding of construction methods, particularly groundworks and substructures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively with site teams.
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to sites across the region.

Responsibilities

• Setting out groundworks and civil engineering activities.
• Undertaking site surveys, measurements and as-built surveys.
• Interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Supporting the delivery of foundations, drainage, earthworks, concrete structures and external works.
• Checking levels, dimensions and tolerances to ensure accuracy.
• Maintaining quality assurance records and inspection documentation.
• Raising and responding to technical queries (RFIs).
• Monitoring progress and identifying potential technical issues.
• Working with site teams to resolve engineering challenges and improve buildability.
• Ensuring works comply with health and safety requirements and project specifications.
• Maintaining accurate site records and communicating progress to the wider project team.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Quality assurance

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Site Engineer

Groundworks & Civil Engineering | Bristol & South West | Permanent

Are you a Site Engineer looking to join a growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across the South West?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, people-focused business delivering groundworks packages across commercial, education, healthcare, leisure and infrastructure projects. Known for its collaborative approach, directly employed workforce and commitment to quality, the company offers a supportive environment where engineers can develop their skills and progress their careers.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of groundworks and civil engineering projects, working closely with Site Managers and project teams to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and to programme.

Responsibilities will include:

• Setting out groundworks and civil engineering activities.
• Undertaking site surveys, measurements and as-built surveys.
• Interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Supporting the delivery of foundations, drainage, earthworks, concrete structures and external works.
• Checking levels, dimensions and tolerances to ensure accuracy.
• Maintaining quality assurance records and inspection documentation.
• Raising and responding to technical queries (RFIs).
• Monitoring progress and identifying potential technical issues.
• Working with site teams to resolve engineering challenges and improve buildability.
• Ensuring works comply with health and safety requirements and project specifications.
• Maintaining accurate site records and communicating progress to the wider project team.

About You

• Experience in a Site Engineer role within groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with quality assurance, as-built surveys and site documentation.
• A good understanding of construction methods, particularly groundworks and substructures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively with site teams.
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to sites across the region.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent employment with an established regional contractor.
• A varied portfolio of groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression.
• The chance to take ownership of your work and contribute to successful project delivery.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.