Site Engineer

EKFB; Whitfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A joint venture in civil engineering seeks a Site Engineer with Earthworks experience to join their team in Whitfield. You will be responsible for liaising with sub-agents, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring project standards. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering and a CSCS card. This position offers a competitive salary and is part of a team focused on improving lives and communities through impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusiveness and equality of opportunity

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Earthworks.
• Must possess a CSCS card.
• Must have a full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate resources.
• Monitor and coordinate subcontractors' performance.
• Coordinate with the setting-out team and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Experience in Earthworks

Construction supervision skills

Site Engineering activities knowledge

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Role Overview

EKFB is proud to have 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 are looking to recruit a Site Engineer with Earthworks experience to join our team in the Brackley area. In this role 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 work with the setting‑out team, be responsible for the performance and development of junior engineers and for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub‑Agent. You will monitor and coordinate subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. You will also assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

Key Requirements

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Experience in Earthworks is essential for this role
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills
• CSCS card required (Black, Gold, White, White/Yellow, Red Experienced or Red Provisional (6 months))
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required

Company Overview and Benefits

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. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, 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. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project. Pre‑employment checks: We will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK.