Site Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual leave

Company pension

Private medical options

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee share purchase scheme

Career development opportunities

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Engineer for a major city centre infrastructure project in Sheffield. The role focuses on setting out, survey control and quality assurance to ensure works meet drawings and specifications.

Qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree or HNC/HND, CSCS, and a Full UK driving licence. You will support site teams, supervise surveys, and drive best-practice in health & safety and QA on a high-profile project.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Engineer on highways, public realm, infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Competent using surveying equipment (Total Station, GPS, EDM) for setting out and as-built surveys.
• Experience with highways improvements, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, paving or urban infrastructure.
• Knowledge of QA processes, ITPs and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work with site teams and subcontractors.
• CSCS Card and Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site engineering duties including setting out, surveying and engineering control across multiple work areas.
• Provide accurate setting out information and technical support to site teams and subcontractors.
• Complete as-built surveys and maintain accurate records and drawings throughout the project.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and ITPs.
• Monitor quality standards and assist with inspections, testing and handover documentation.
• Support the delivery of temporary and permanent works while maintaining engineering accuracy.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and quality compliance on site.
• Minimise material waste and ensure equipment is maintained and used correctly.
• Assist in mentoring Graduate and Junior Engineers where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve site processes, productivity and engineering best practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station

GPS

EDM

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor delivering a major city centre infrastructure and regeneration project in Sheffield. The Site Engineer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of highways, public realm and drainage works by providing accurate setting out, engineering control and quality assurance, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site engineering duties including setting out, surveying and engineering control across multiple work areas.
• Provide accurate setting out information and technical support to site teams and subcontractors.
• Complete as-built surveys and maintain accurate records and drawings throughout the project.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor quality standards and assist with inspections, testing and handover documentation.
• Support the delivery of temporary and permanent works while maintaining engineering accuracy.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance on site.
• Minimise material waste and ensure company equipment is maintained and used correctly.
• Assist in mentoring Graduate and Junior Engineers where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve site processes, productivity and engineering best practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on highways, public realm, infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects.
• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Competent using Total Station, GPS, EDM and surveying equipment for setting out and as-built surveys.
• Experience working on highways improvements, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, paving or urban infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of quality assurance processes, ITPs, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively with site teams and subcontractors.
• CSCS Card and Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with generous annual leave and the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Company pension, private medical options and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme, employee share purchase scheme and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Professional membership support, ongoing training and excellent career development opportunities.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.

If you're a motivated Site Engineer looking to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.