Site Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Site Engineer to support an infrastructure project along the A350 in Chippenham. The role involves critical technical responsibilities on-site, including setting out, managing survey data, and ensuring quality and safety compliance. Candidates must possess a strong background in civil engineering and experience with highways, and will benefit from a competitive salary, company vehicle, and additional perks.

Benefits

Company vehicle

On-site parking

Company pension

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience on highways schemes.
• Competent in AutoCAD and survey data management.
• Reliable and knowledgeable engineer with a strong understanding of highway techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out setting out and site measurement.
• Using GPS and total station equipment for accuracy.
• Ensuring compliance with design and quality requirements.

Skills

Surveying

Highway Construction

Setting Out

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

GPS

CDM Regulations

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station

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.