Site Engineer

360 Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

360 Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in Telford. You will provide technical support across earthworks, drainage, utilities and remediation works, verifying design compliance and preparing as-built records.

The role requires CSCS, experience with GPS setting out and QA documentation. You will collaborate with site management, subcontractors and design teams to deliver on schedule, safety and quality targets.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card is essential.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• SMSTS or SSSTS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set out earthworks, drainage, utilities and remediation.
• Produce and maintain QA documentation and as-built records.
• Ensure works comply with design specs and project requirements.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and design teams.
• Manage QA procedures, inspections and testing requirements.
• Support health, safety and environmental objectives.
• Monitor progress and report engineering issues to the project team.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate survey information and resolve technical challenges on site.
• Assist with temporary works, permits and project documentation.

Skills

GPS setting out

QA documentation

Drawings interpretation

Site coordination

CSCS Card

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Robotic total station

GPS surveying

Job description

Site Engineer

Telford

£55,000 - £65,000 DOE + Package

Are you a Site Engineer looking to join a leading principal contractor delivering major civil engineering projects across the UK?

Our client is a well‑established specialist contractor with over 15 years of success operating nationwide across enabling works, earthworks, demolition and remediation. With a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and development schemes, they continue to secure exciting projects throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a significant project in Telford, comprising earthworks, remediation, drainage, utilities and water infrastructure works.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a technically challenging scheme while developing your career within a respected and growing contractor.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of the project, providing technical support and engineering expertise across all phases of construction.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting out for earthworks, drainage, utilities, remediation and associated infrastructure works
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records, as‑built surveys and QA documentation
• Ensuring works are completed in line with design specifications and project requirements
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and design teams
• Managing quality assurance procedures, inspections and testing requirements
• Supporting the delivery of health, safety and environmental objectives
• Monitoring progress and reporting engineering issues to the wider project team
• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Coordinating survey information and resolving technical challenges on site
• Assisting with temporary works, permits and project documentation

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, infrastructure or groundwork projects
• Strong background in earthworks, drainage, utilities, remediation or water‑related schemes
• Proficient in setting out using GPS and robotic total station equipment
• Experience producing QA documentation, ITPs and as‑built records
• Good understanding of civil engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to work effectively alongside operational and commercial teams
• CSCS Card essential
• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline preferred
• SMSTS or SSSTS advantageous

INDLON

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job