Site Engineer

ITS Construction Professionals South LTD; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Company pension

Life assurance

35 days leave

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

ITS Building People are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on Reading projects. You will anchor engineering delivery, carry out setting out and surveying, and support the project team across education, commercial and public-sector schemes.

Based in Reading, Berkshire, the role offers a permanent opportunity with potential for professional growth. You will work closely with the Project Manager, site team and subcontractors to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• Strong setting out, surveying and engineering principles.
• Experience using Robotic Total Stations and modern surveying equipment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and digital QA platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of BIM processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties using robotic total stations and digital surveying equipment.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, raise queries when needed.
• Support planning and sequencing to meet milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades per drawings and specs.
• Monitor quality via inspections, QA processes and digital reporting.
• Maintain site records, engineering docs and diaries.
• Arrange and witness testing of materials and works.
• Assist with procurement and timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with consultants and designers to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Mentor graduates/assistants where appropriate.
• Identify improvements to processes and methods.

Skills

Setting out & surveying

Reading drawings

Communication

UK Driving Licence

Tools

Robotic Total Stations

AutoCAD

Autodesk Build

FieldView

Job description

Site Engineer Candidate required: Site Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Industry: Construction Professionals South

Location: Reading, Berkshire

The role & about the client: ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex education, commercial, healthcare and public sector projects throughout the South East.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to join their construction team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale projects where you will play a key role in engineering delivery, setting out, quality assurance and technical support throughout the construction process. Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Management team and subcontractors, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out all setting out and surveying duties using robotic total stations and digital surveying equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying discrepancies and raising technical queries where required.
• Support the planning and sequencing of construction activities to maintain programme milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades, ensuring works are completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor construction quality through inspections, QA processes and digital reporting platforms.
• Prepare and maintain accurate site records, engineering documentation and site diaries.
• Arrange and witness testing of materials and completed works.
• Assist with procurement by identifying material requirements and supporting timely deliveries.
• Work closely with consultants, designers and the wider project team to resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management procedures.
• Mentor Graduate and Assistant Engineers where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and construction methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, surveying and engineering principles.
• Experience using Robotic Total Stations and modern surveying equipment.
• Competent using AutoCAD and digital QA platforms such as Autodesk Build, FieldView or similar.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and site operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across project teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering projects valued in excess of £50 million.
• Previous experience within education, commercial or public sector developments.
• Understanding of BIM processes, digital engineering or 3D construction techniques.
• Experience supporting temporary works coordination, slipform construction or complex structural packages.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 35 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression with a leading UK contractor.
• The opportunity to work on landmark projects across the South East.

Equal Opportunities The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where talent, diversity and potential are recognised and valued.