Site Engineer

Caval Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

Company car allowance

Private healthcare plan

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our civil engineering team in Central Newcastle. This permanent, full-time role focuses on setting out works, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications, and maintaining safety and quality on site.

You will work with Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors across water, highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects in the North East. A relevant civil qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) and a CSCS card are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven setting-out experience on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Relevant civil qualification (HNC/HND or Degree).
• CSCS card is required.
• Ability to read drawings and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out of works in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to site management teams.
• Establish and maintain site control points and survey equipment.

Skills

Setting-out experience

Independent working

Strong communication

Project coordination

CSCS card

Education

HNC/HND or degree in civil engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Auto Levels

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England

Permanent

Site Engineer

Full Time

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Permanent

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

Location: Central Newcastle

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Highlights & Package

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Company car allowance.
• Private healthcare plan.
• Permanent, long-term opportunity.
• Involvement in a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering team on a permanent basis, based in Central Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure works to join a team delivering a varied portfolio of projects across the North East.

Projects include water treatment works, highways, industrial developments, drainage schemes, retail developments and schools.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support on site, ensuring works are set out accurately, delivered in accordance with drawings and specifications, and completed safely and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider engineering team to ensure the smooth delivery of construction activities.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong setting-out experience across civil engineering projects.
• Experience working with reinforced concrete (RC) structures, drainage and infrastructure works.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Competent using surveying equipment, including GPS, Total Station and Auto Levels.
• Good understanding of construction methods, materials and engineering principles.
• Experience undertaking site surveys, measurements and quality inspections.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider site team.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC, HND or Degree preferred).
• CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out of works in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to site management teams.
• Establish and maintain site control points and survey equipment.
• Interpret construction dr