Site Engineer

Eiffage Kier; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eiffage Kier seeks a Site Engineer to join their team in Liverpool City Region, focusing on significant civil engineering projects. In this role, you will lead junior engineers, manage site logistics, and ensure work meets high standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in heavy structures and hold relevant qualifications.

This role requires commitment to safety, environmental considerations, and a strong understanding of engineering practices. Join us in contributing to a major high-speed rail project, ensuring successful project delivery and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities.
• Experience in heavy structures is essential for this role.
• Full driving licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate junior engineers on site.
• Liaise with Sub Agent for labour and material allocation.
• Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Site Engineering activities

Heavy structures

Communication

Team leadership

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CSCS White/White-Yellow/Red/Black/Gold Card

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We are seeking to recruit a Site Engineer to join our growing team based in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. In this role you'll be responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations. Due to the variety of needs, we will consider engineers from various background including earthworks, structures etc.

You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting‑out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub‑Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.

Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects. EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

About You

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent
• Working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities
• Experience in heavy structures is essential for this role
• Must have own transport to be able to attend site(s) in remote areas
• Full driving licence required
• You must hold CSCS White, White‑Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor

Pre‑employment checks: It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)