Site Engineer

Fawkes and Reece; Harlech; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Flexible working

Family policies

Mentoring programs

Pension scheme

Recognition awards

Car scheme

Private medical insurance

Share-save scheme

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Site Engineer for a major civil engineering project in Northwest Wales, based near Porthmadog. You will perform precise setting out, inspect workmanship, and coordinate with subcontractors on a high-profile civils scheme.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years on civil sites, CSCS, and proficiency with Leica TS16 or GPS, plus AutoCAD and drawing interpretation. A rewarding role with generous benefits and career progression awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CSCS card is required.
• Proven experience in setting out and site engineering on civil projects.
• Proficient with surveying instruments such as Leica TS16 and GPS.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs and method statements.
• Competent in AutoCAD and basic site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Precisely set out works using drawings, specifications and control points.
• Deliver external civils elements: pavement construction, road surfacing, kerb laying, and drainage, ensuring standards.
• Operate Leica TS16 Total Station and GPS for accurate data capture and layout.
• Coordinate daily with subcontractors and site teams; manage tasks end-to-end to handover.

Skills

Setting out

Reading drawings

Health & safety knowledge

Quality assurance

Documentation

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica TS16 Total Station

GPS surveying equipment

AutoCAD

Job description

Reference: AW-006_1785946203
Posted: August 5, 2026

Site Engineer - Tier 1 Contractor - Civil Engineering - Major Project - Northwest Wales (Snowdonia)

The role is for an engineer based in the Porthmadog area of North Wales to work on a major civils project.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years working on civil engineering projects, preferably undertaking setting out and other quality duties.

Duties:

Core site engineering responsibilities, including precise setting out of works using engineering drawings, specifications, and control points.
Deliver key elements of external civil works, such as pavement construction, road surfacing, kerb laying, and drainage installation, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory standards.
Operating Leica TS16 Total Station and GPS surveying equipment for accurate spatial data capture and layout, supporting high-precision construction.
Coordinate daily operations with subcontractors and site teams
Manage the full project cycle of assigned tasks from site setup to final handover and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Interpret and implement technical drawings, method statements, and risk assessments, contributing to safe and efficient on-site execution.

Person Specification:

Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
CSCS card (relevant to role).
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 statements.
Competent in AutoCAD and basic site documentation/reporting.

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.