Site Engineer

Carmichael UK; Maple Cross; On-site; GBP 627,000 - 849,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support an HS2 infrastructure project on a 3-4 month contract. The role focuses on setting out, survey control, permits to dig and CAT & Genny scanning, ensuring works meet specifications.

The position requires hands-on civil/site engineering experience, strong setting-out skills, and HS2/rail related exposure is desirable. Immediate start available on a high-profile UK project.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on civil/infrastructure projects.
• CAT & Genny trained.
• Experience raising and managing Permits to Dig.
• Strong setting out skills using surveying equipment (Leica/Trimble).
• CSCS card holder.
• HS2, rail/highways, utilities or major project experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying for ongoing civil engineering works.
• Raising and managing Permits to Dig.
• Interpreting CAT & Genny scans.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with specifications.
• Maintaining site records, QA documentation and as-built information.
• Liaising with site management and subcontractors.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Permits to Dig

CAT & Genny

CSCS Card

Site Records/QA

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Job description

Site Engineer - HS2 Project - South Portal
£400 per day (Inside IR35) via Umbrella/PAYE
3-4 Month Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major HS2 infrastructure project on a 3-4 month contract.

This role will suit a hands‑on engineer with strong setting out experience and a solid understanding of permit controls and buried services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting out and surveying for ongoing civil engineering works
• Raising and managing Permits to Dig
• Undertaking and interpreting CAT & Genny scans
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with specifications
• Maintaining site records, QA documentation and as-built information
• Liaising with site management and subcontractors

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• CAT & Genny Trained
• Experience raising and managing Permits to Dig
• Strong setting out skills using Leica, Trimble or similar equipment
• CSCS Card
• HS2, rail, highways, utilities or major project experience desirable

Package:

• £400 per day
• Inside IR35 (Umbrella/PAYE)
• 3-4 month initial contract
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects