Site Engineer

EKFB; Stone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is looking for a Site Engineer to oversee junior engineers and manage construction operations in the Aylesbury area. The role requires a relevant HNC/Degree in Engineering and practical experience in Site Engineering tasks. Key responsibilities include liaising with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman, solving technical challenges, monitoring subcontractors, and contributing to budget plans. A full driving licence is essential for this role due to site locations. The firm promotes inclusivity and equality of opportunity across its projects.

Qualifications

• Must hold HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Practical application of Site Engineering activities required.
• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures, or drainage is essential.
• Ownership of full driving licence is critical.
• Must hold relevant CSCS competencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide junior engineers on site.
• Assist in managing site construction operations.
• Work with the setting-out team to resolve technical problems.
• Liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman for resource allocation.
• Monitor subcontractors and assist in contributing to financial forecasting.

Skills

Knowledge of Site Engineering activities

Construction supervision skills

Experience in utilities

Experience in earthworks

Experience in heavy structures

Experience in drainage

Driving licence

Competencies: CSCS White, Red, Black, or Gold

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Site Engineer to join our Engineering team in the Aylesbury area. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations. All applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the remote locations of our site compounds. You will liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for working with the setting‑out team, managing the performance and development of junior engineers, identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub‑Agent, monitoring and coordinating subcontractors and assisting with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contributing to financial forecasting.

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential for this role.
• Full driving licence required.
• You must hold one of the following competencies: CSCS White, White‑Yellow, Red – Experienced, Black – Manager or Gold – Supervisor.

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects. EKFB has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We have an industry‑leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey Gateway and the Bretagne‑Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Please contact us if you would like any additional support you might require making an application. Note that your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project. Pre‑employment checks will be undertaken if you are successful in the selection process, including references, ID, driving licence and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.