Site Engineer

Bureau Technical Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Technical Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Engineer to support civil engineering and construction on a major infrastructure project based in Redcar and Cleveland. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, QA, and coordination with supervision, subcontractors and design teams.

You will ensure drawings, permits and RAMS are in place, manage progress reporting, and support safe, accurate delivery of earthworks, drainage and utilities.

Qualifications

• Previous site engineer experience in civil/construction delivery.
• Experience with underground utilities, drainage and earthworks.
• Competence in setting out and surveying with GPS/total stations/levels.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• RAMS, Permit to Dig, ITPs and quality documentation knowledge.
• Experience on major infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior project team in implementing the engineering strategy and delivery framework.
• Carry out setting out and surveying with GPS, total stations, levels.
• Establish and maintain survey control within the work area.
• Review drawings, specs and schedules before works commence.
• Ensure permits, RAMS, access, plant, labour and inspections are in place.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress and productivity reports.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

RAMS knowledge

Read drawings

Communication

CSCS card

Site experience

Education

Civil engineering degree or equivalent

Professional body qualification interest

Tools

BIM

3D models

Digital setting-out

Machine control

MS Office

Job description

Sector: Major Projects / Civil Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

We are delivering a first-of-a-kind, fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, supporting the transition towards a decarbonised industrial future.

We are seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of civil engineering and construction works on a major infrastructure project based in Redcar and Cleveland.

The scope of work may include earthworks, drainage, underground services, ducting, reinforced concrete, roads and pavements, foundations, temporary works, utilities interfaces and general site infrastructure.

Role Purpose

The Site Engineer will support the implementation of the project’s engineering strategy and provide day-to-day technical control across the allocated work area.

The position will involve setting out, surveying, technical coordination, permitting, quality assurance, progress reporting and supporting the safe and accurate delivery of construction activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the senior project team in implementing the engineering strategy and delivery framework for the project.
• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying using GPS, total stations, levels and other appropriate survey equipment.
• Establish, check and maintain survey control within the allocated work area.
• Set out lines, levels, positions, offsets, falls, formation levels and construction limits.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, survey information and construction details before works commence.
• Identify drawing clashes, missing information, level conflicts and constructability issues, raising technical queries where clarification is required.
• Support the planning and control of daily and upcoming construction activities.
• Ensure drawings, permits, RAMS, access arrangements, plant, labour, materials and inspections are in place before work begins.
• Produce or support Permit to Dig and other relevant permit-controlled activities.
• Support the delivery of earthworks, excavation, drainage, underground utilities, ducting, concrete, backfilling, compaction and reinstatement works.
• Verify that works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans and project requirements.
• Manage or coordinate materials, plant and labour within allocated budgets and resources.
• Maintain accurate setting-out records, survey checks, quality documentation and progressive as‑built information.
• Record progress, productivity, installed quantities, material usage and site constraints.
• Assist with material take-offs, reconciliations and records of installed quantities.
• Support inspection, testing and quality assurance activities, ensuring that completed work meets the specified requirements.
• Contribute to project audits, engineering reviews and regular delivery meetings.
• Work closely with supervisors, subcontractors, survey teams, temporary works, quality, planning, commercial and engineering teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, designers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Consider site conditions, construction constraints, CDM Regulations, temporary works requirements and client expectations when making engineering decisions.
• Produce accurate weekly and monthly progress and productivity reports.
• Support the use of BIM, digital setting-out tools, machine control and other digital systems where required.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Raise safety, technical, quality or constructability concerns before they affect delivery, programme or cost.

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and implementation of RAMS, task briefings and permits.
• Confirm that excavation, service avoidance, access, edge protection, lifting, plant movement and temporary works controls are in place.
• Promote safe working practices and support the delivery of Zero Harm objectives.
• Report unsafe conditions, defects, near misses and environmental concerns promptly.Maintain awareness of environmental controls relating to water, silt, spoil, waste, concrete washout, fuel and contaminated materials.

  Who We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Site Engineer or within a similar civil engineering or construction delivery role.
  • Experience supporting civil engineering works such as underground utilities, drainage and earthworks.
  • Competence in setting out and surveying using GPS, total stations and levels.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, permits and construction details.
  • Understanding of RAMS, Permit to Dig systems, inspection and test plans and quality documentation.
  • Ability to produce accurate progress records, as‑built information and material reconciliations.
  • Experience supporting construction delivery within infrastructure, energy, industrial or another relevant sector.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction best practice.
  • Strong attention to detail and the confidence to escal technical, safety or quality issues when required.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively under pressure.
  • Customer-focused, flexible and proactive approach.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant project systems.
  • Valid CSCS card.
  • Degree, HNC, HND, ONC or equivalent qualification in civil engineering or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualification or progress towards membership of an appropriate professional body, such as ICE, CIOB, CIHT or IStructE.
  • Experience on major infrastructure, energy, industrial, process, highways, rail, aviation, water or heavy civil engineering projects.
  • Experience of reinforced concrete, roads, pavements, structures, foundations, temporary works or site logistics.
  • Understanding of BIM, 3D models, digital setting out, machine control or model-based construction.
  • Experience using digital quality, document control, survey or progress-reporting systems.
  • Awareness of commercial records, change management and productivity reporting.
  • Willingness to work weekends, nights or adjusted shifts where project activities require it.