Site Engineer

Fawkes and Reece; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to work on highways and infrastructure projects in Suffolk, UK. The role involves setting out works, supervising site operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND in Civil Engineering and experience in health & safety processes. You will support the project manager and work closely with site teams to deliver projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on Highways.
• Proficiency with setting out equipment.
• Good understanding of health & safety and quality assurances processes.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works and site surveys using GPS and traditional methods.
• Assisting with coordination and supervision of site operations.
• Supporting the Project Manager with daily reports and progression updates.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
• Managing and checking engineering documentation.

Skills

Setting out works

Site surveys

Coordination and supervision

Health & safety awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Reference: HR - SE - SZC_1761578769
Posted: October 27, 2025

We are looking to recruit a proactive and experienced Site Engineer to join a team based in Ipswich, the ideal candidate will be an individual who has prior knowledge and experience in the civil engineering sector, specifically, involvement in highways, and or infrastructure projects.

About the role of Site Engineer

The current role would require a Site Engineer to look after reactive and term maintenance packages of work lasting at times from 6-8 weeks and on occasion 6 months. These projects are to be in and around the Suffolk area and can span into the Sizewell (Leiston). A successful Site Engineer will be responsible for supporting site operations, setting out, quality assurance, and ensuring that the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards working closely with the site team and project manager to ensure daily site activities are completed on time and in line with specifications.

Responsibilities for Site Engineer

A desired Site Engineer can expect to be involved with or responsible for:

• Setting out works and site surveys sing GPS and traditional methods.
• Assisting with coordination and supervision of site operations
• Supporting the Project Manager with daily reports, records and progression updates.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and best practice across the project
• Managing and checking engineering documentation including drawings and specifications
• Overseeing material deliveries and checking against technical requirements.

Requirements for Site Engineer

Our client will consider Site Engineers who can, demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience working on Highways.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proficiency with setting out equipment (Total Station, GPS)
• A Full UK Driving License
• Good understanding of health & safety and quality assurances processes

If you want to hear more about this Site Engineer role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Hugo Rodrigues in our London Office on 07856 918080