Site Engineer

Randstad CPE; Norwich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for a highways and drainage project in Norwich. You will oversee setting out, surveying, QA, and coordination with sub-contractors to maintain progress against short-term lookahead plans.

The role requires proven site delivery experience in UK highways and drainage packages, hands-on GPS/EDM setting-out, and service-detection capabilities. CSCS (Gold/Black) and SMSTS/SSSTS are mandatory; HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering UK highways and drainage projects.
• Hands-on GPS/EDM setting-out.
• Knowledge of ITPs and QA processes.
• Willingness to work on site risk management.

Responsibilities

• Set out and survey for deep drainage runs and highway alignment.
• Manage QA and ITPs for adoptable drainage packages.
• Coordinate with site agents, sub-contractors and plant operators.
• Ensure compliance with Permits to Dig and safety procedures.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

QA & ITPs

Coordination

Site supervision

GPS/EDM

Education

HNC/HND/ Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS/EDM equipment

Total Station

Service detection equipment

Job description

Duration: 4 Months Minimum (High potential for extension)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Site Engineer

specializing in highways and drainage works to join a major civil engineering scheme in Norwich.

This contract offers an immediate start with a minimum of 4 months of work and a strong likelihood of extension onto subsequent infrastructure phases. You will oversee operational delivery, setting out, and quality control across deep drainage installations, highway connections, attenuation tanks, and associated earthworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Surveying: Execute precise setting out and surveying for deep drainage runs, manholes, culverts, and highway alignment using modern GPS and Total Station equipment.
• Drainage & Civils QA: Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), verify pipe beddings, gradients, backfilling, and air/water testing for adoptable drainage packages.
• Permits & Service Avoidance: Issue and enforce Permits to Dig, conducting comprehensive service location checks using
• CAT & Genny equipment prior to breaking ground.
• Site Supervision: Coordinate daily with site agents, sub-contractor gangs, and plant operators to maintain production targets inline with short-term lookahead schedules.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as a Site Engineer delivering UK highways, deep drainage, and infrastructure civil engineering packages.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience setting out deep drainage systems using GPS/EDM and operating service detection equipment.
• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Mandatory Tickets: Valid CSCS Card (Gold/Black) and SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Desirable: First Aid at Work and NRSWA (Streetworks) certification.

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.

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