Site Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to contribute to infrastructure projects. Candidates should have substantial experience in highways and earthworks, and be capable of managing independent site activities. The role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a stable environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

On Site parking

Company pension

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in highways schemes.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and site measurement activities.
• Manage setting out data and ensure quality and compliance.
• Support the delivery of infrastructure projects.

Skills

Surveying

Setting out

Highway construction techniques

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS

Total station equipment

Job description

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MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our team on an infrastructure scheme along the A350 in Chippenham. This role will support the safe and efficient delivery of the project, responsible for technical aspects on-site and ensuring works are conducted in line with design, quality, and programme requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out all setting out and site measurement activities
• Setting out for drainage, earthworks, services, kerbs, edgings, and surfacing
• Using GPS and total station equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Receiving and managing all setting out data provided by the Section Engineer
• Capturing survey data on site and supplying it to the Section Engineer for processing
• Reading and working from technical drawings and specifications
• Ensuring quality, safety, and programme requirements are met

Who you are

You are a reliable and knowledgeable engineer with a background in highways, infrastructure, and civil engineering. You work well under pressure, are confident managing setting out independently and have a strong understanding of highway construction techniques.

Key Skills:

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS card; SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
• At least 5 years of experience on highways schemes
• Strong surveying experience and background in earthworks
• Competent with AutoCAD, GPS, and total station equipment
• Sound understanding of CDM and construction processes.
• Full UK driving license.

What we offer

• Salary up to £45,000 dependant on experience (freelance candidates also considered)
• Company vehicle
• On Site parking
• Company pension
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.

Please note that unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visa candidates.