Site Engineer

Randstad CPE; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking several Site Engineers in Milton Keynes, specializing in drainage or earthworks. The role involves overseeing junior engineers, coordinating with subcontractors, and managing construction operations to ensure compliance with standards. Applicants must have a relevant HNC/Degree and experience in utilities or drainage. This full-time temporary position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures, or drainage is essential.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for other junior engineers and assists in construction operations.
• Liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labor and materials.
• Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure contractual compliance.

Skills

CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red

Construction supervision skills

Site Engineering and technical problem-solving

Drainage or earthworks experience

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering

Job description

About The Candidate

HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related)

• CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills
• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential for this role

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

My client is seeking to recruit a number of Site Engineers in Ayelsbury with Drainage or earthworks experience.

The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations.

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.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, then please apply today!

Job Info

• Job Title:
• Company:
• Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
• Posted: Jan 13th 2026
• Closes: Feb 13th 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time