Site Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Site Engineer for civil infrastructure projects in Milton Keynes. You will interpret designs, set out earthworks and drainage, and coordinate site activities across your section of works.

Role requires GPS/Total Station competency, strong communication, and a proactive, quality-driven approach. This is a temporary position with a daily rate of £400–£450.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering earthworks, drainage or RC frames.
• Competent with GPS and Total Station equipment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive and quality-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand design specifications and drawings.
• Carry out accurate setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment.
• Deliver setting out for earthworks and drainage.
• Review design information and raise technical queries to the Section Engineer to ensure smooth workflow.
• Contribute to the 4-week lookahead programme for your area’s works.
• Work closely with supervisors and the Section Engineer to co-ordinate effectively with other site activities.
• Support delivery of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify, report, and close out Non-Conformances (NCRs).
• Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, enabling functions, and client representatives.

Skills

Setting out

Earthworks

Site coordination

Communication

Proactive approach

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Civil Engineering
Temporary

£400-450 per day

Our client is looking to add an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in delivering major infrastructure works. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in interpreting technical designs, coordinating site activities, and supporting programme delivery across your section of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand design specifications and drawings
• Carry out accurate setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment
• Deliver setting out for earthworks and drainage
• Review design information and raise technical queries to the Section Engineer to ensure smooth workflow
• Contribute to the 4-week lookahead programme for your area's works
• Work closely with supervisors and the Section Engineer to co-ordinate effectively with other site activities
• Support delivery of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Identify, report, and close out Non-Conformances (NCRs)
• Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, enabling functions, and client representatives

About You

• Experience delivering earthworks, drainage or RC frames
• Competent with GPS and Total Station equipment
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Proactive and quality-driven approach

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on major infrastructure projects
• A valid and relevant CSCS card
• A full UK driving licence

Aldwych Consulting 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 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.

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