Site Engineer

Search; Undy; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Search is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a busy civil engineering and construction project in South Wales. Immediate start, long-term opportunity with potential extension.

You will lead setting out duties, maintain QA records, and coordinate temporary works while liaising with management and subcontractors to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Site Engineer with civil/infrastructure project experience.
• Strong QA processes and documentation background.
• Experience coordinating Temporary Works.
• Proficient in setting-out using Leica/Trimble or similar.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• CSCS card essential; SMSTS/SSSTS beneficial; driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all setting out duties using GPS and total station equipment.
• Managing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built surveys.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with project specifications and drawings.
• Implementing and monitoring quality assurance procedures, including ITPs, inspections, and record keeping.
• Coordinating temporary works requirements and ensuring compliance with approved designs and procedures.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and the client team.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Supporting project delivery to programme whilst maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Site setting-out

QA documentation

Temporary works coordination

Leica/Trimble GPS

Drawing interpretation

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS beneficial

Driving licence

Tools

Leica/Trimble surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer - South Wales

Location: South Wales

Duration: Long-Term Opportunity Available

Start Date: Immediate

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a busy civil engineering and construction project in South Wales. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer with strong technical knowledge and a proven background in setting out, quality assurance, and temporary works coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out all setting out duties using GPS and total station equipment.
• Managing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built surveys.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with project specifications and drawings.
• Implementing and monitoring quality assurance procedures, including ITPs, inspections, and record keeping.
• Coordinating temporary works requirements and ensuring compliance with approved designs and procedures.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and the client team.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Supporting project delivery to programme whilst maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in Quality Assurance (QA) processes and documentation.
• Experience managing or coordinating Temporary Works.
• Proficient in setting out using Leica, Trimble, or similar equipment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• CSCS Card essential.
• SMSTS or SSSTS beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive day rate.
• Long-term project prospects with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on a significant project within a well-established contractor.
• Immediate start available.

If you are a Site Engineer with strong setting out, QA, and temporary works experience and are looking for your next opportunity in South Wales, we'd like to hear from you.

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age