Site Engineer

Randstad UK; Streethay; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Site Engineer - Structures for a major civils project in the UK. Based in Lichfield, you will oversee setting out, surveying and on-site supervision on overbridge and highways realignment works.

You will manage budgets, coordinate subcontractors, ensure permits, prepare ITPs and method statements, and maintain documentation for handover while liaising with the client and delivering compliant, safe works.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience on large-scale civils infrastructure projects.
• Experience with RC works preferred; experience in drainage, highways, and earthworks considered.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, USR certificate and driving license.
• Ability to read drawings, estimate quantities, and understand specs and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking site engineering control, setting out, and surveying using level, EDM, and GPS techniques.
• Monitoring project budgets, including plant and labour in use within your section, and collecting on-site data through records and photographs.
• Managing subcontractors and liaising with other sections to mitigate clashes and ensure smooth flow of work.
• Applying for and ensuring all necessary permits are in place before site work commences.
• Completing Inspection and Test Plans alongside Quality Check Sheets promptly.
• Developing procedures, approving method statements and risk assessments, and ensuring adherence.
• Marking up design drawings to reflect finished work and producing documentation for handover.
• Liaising with the client and using document control to distribute information.

Skills

Read drawings

Setting out / surveying

Budget monitoring

Coordination of subcontractors

Permits and compliance

Method statements / ITPs

Driving licence

GPS/EDM usage

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to leave your mark on major, large-scale civil projects? We are currently partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future, and we are searching for a dedicated Site Engineer to join their team. This is an outstanding opportunity to secure a highly lucrative contract overseeing critical overbridge, retaining structure, and highways realigning work.

Contract Details

• Role: Site Engineer - Structures
• Rate: £430 per day
• Duration: 02/11/2026 to 30/06/2027
• Hours: 40 hours per week (7:30 - 5:30), with weekend work potential
• Location: Lichfield

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking site engineering control, setting out, and surveying utilising level, EDM, and GPS techniques
• Monitoring project budgets, including plant and labour in use within your section, while collecting on-site data through records and photographs
• Managing subcontractors and liaising with other sections to mitigate clashes and ensure a smooth flow of work
• Applying for and ensuring all necessary permits are in place before site work commences
• Completing Inspection and Test Plans alongside Quality Check Sheets promptly
• Developing relevant procedures, approving method statements and risk assessments, and ensuring strict adherence throughout the works
• Marking up design drawings to accurately reflect finished work and producing detailed documentation for handover
• Regularly liaising with the client and making effective use of document control to distribute information

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified to a degree level in civil engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in large-scale civils infrastructure projects
• Preferred experience in structural RC works, though strong backgrounds in drainage, highways, and earthworks will also be considered
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, USR certificate (surface avoidance), and a current driving license
• Excellent ability to read drawings, schedule material quantities accurately, and understand specification and contract documents

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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