Site Engineer

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Site Engineer for a major infrastructure and energy project on a site in Thorley, Hertford area.

The role is full-time and permanent, with a competitive package including salary and bonus, on-site delivery focus, and career progression. Responsibilities include setting out, surveying, coordinating with site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring work meets specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer.
• Civil Engineering or construction project experience.
• Strong setting out and surveying capabilities.
• A good understanding of quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying activities.
• Managing technical queries and site issues.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications.
• Supporting quality inspections and testing plans.
• Producing as-built records and site documentation.
• Coordinating with site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitoring progress and reporting project updates.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Project coordination

Technical problem solving

Quality safety standards

Education

Civil Engineering

Job description

SITE ENGINEER

Salary: £52,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + 8% Bonus

Location: Thorley

Role: Full Time - Permanent

Power & Infrastructure Projects

Are you a Site Engineer looking to take your career to the next level on major infrastructure and energy projects?

We're working exclusively with a leading UK infrastructure contractor delivering nationally significant projects across the power and utilities sector. With a strong pipeline of work secured for years to come, they're looking for a talented Site Engineer to join a flagship project team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being close to delivery, solving technical challenges and seeing projects come to life on site.

What's in it for you?

• £52,000 salary
• £6,000 car allowance
• 8% annual bonus
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Long-term project stability
• Genuine career progression into Senior Engineer and Management positions

The Role

As Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering major infrastructure works by ensuring projects are constructed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Setting out and surveying activities
• Managing technical queries and site issues
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications
• Supporting quality inspections and testing plans
• Producing as-built records and site documentation
• Coordinating with site teams and subcontractors
• Monitoring progress and reporting project updates

About You

We're looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer
• Civil Engineering or construction project experience
• Strong setting out and surveying capabilities
• A good understanding of quality, safety and environmental standards
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Experience gained within utilities, highways, rail, infrastructure, power, energy or major construction projects would be highly advantageous.

The Legal Bit

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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