Site Engineer

Belcan; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for an on-site role in Peterborough. You will manage on-site engineering activities, ensure correct setting out, maintain surveys and records, and coordinate with project teams to uphold safety and project standards.

You will review drawings, raise design queries, and mentor junior engineers while supporting delivery across major civil infrastructure projects. IR35 status and contract terms apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a site engineering role on infrastructure or civil projects.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Civil Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc, or equivalent).
• SMSTS and First Aid certifications.
• Experience on utility or similar infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site engineering activities and support project delivery teams.
• Ensure work areas are correctly set out and permits are in place.
• Maintain site surveys, records, diaries, and progress documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, supervisors, and suppliers to ensure safe working practices.
• Review drawings and raise technical queries with the design team.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Site engineering

Civil infrastructure

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Site Engineer

Contract until End of 2026

Location: Peterborough

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage on-site engineering activities and support project delivery teams.
• Ensure work areas are correctly set out and permits are in place.
• Maintain site surveys, records, diaries, and progress documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, supervisors, and suppliers to ensure safe working practices.
• Review drawings and raise technical queries with the design team.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Requirements

• Experience in a site engineering role on infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Civil Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc, or equivalent).
• SMSTS and First Aid certification.
• Experience on utility or similar infrastructure projects

An IR35 assessment for tax purposes is required for this engagement. In order to determine the Limited Company's correct IR35 status, an individual Limited Company assessment will be required