Site Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for highways and civils projects in the Norwich area. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in deep drainage and earthworks, and must be able to travel between sites. Responsibilities include setting out works, supervising site teams, and ensuring project compliance. This position offers competitive day rates and the possibility of long-term opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Long-term opportunities

All setting out kit provided

Qualifications

• Strong background in civils and highways engineering.
• Proven experience in deep drainage and earthworks.
• Good understanding of health & safety on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works for highways and drainage projects.
• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Supervising site teams and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Civils engineering

Highways engineering

Deep drainage expertise

Earthworks

Setting out

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Civil Engineering qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Setting out kit

Job description

Job Title: Site Engineer

Location: Norwich & surrounding sites (travel required)

Engagement: CIS / Ltd Company

Contract Length: 6-month initial contract (with potential extension)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support highways and civils projects in the Norwich area. The successful candidate will have proven experience in deep drainage, earthworks, and highways schemes. This role requires flexibility to move between sites and confidence in delivering high-quality setting out work.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out works for highways, drainage, earthworks, and general civils projects.
• Interpreting and working from technical drawings, specifications, and designs.
• Carrying out surveys and maintaining accurate site records.
• Supervising and liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and management.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification.
• Supporting quality assurance and compliance with project requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in civils and highways engineering.
• Proven deep drainage and earthworks experience.
• Proficient in setting out (latest kit provided).
• Good understanding of health & safety on construction sites.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid driving licence (site travel required).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Able to work on a CIS/Ltd company basis.

Package

• 6-month initial contract with potential extension.
• Competitive day rate (CIS).
• All setting out kit provided.
• Long-term opportunities on major civils and highways schemes