Site Engineer – Civils

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a role in Aylesbury, England. The successful candidate will support the delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with specifications and promoting safe working practices. Applicants should have a degree or apprenticeship in civil engineering, strong organisational skills, and experience in setting out, surveying, and health and safety practices. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil engineering and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Solid technical knowledge and strong organisational skills.
• Hands-on experience in setting out, surveying, and interpreting drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and other engineering activities.
• Check Inspection Test Plans and ensure site installations meet specifications.
• Monitor quality control procedures and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Risk assessments

Quality control

Commercial awareness

CAD proficiency

Education

Degree or apprenticeship in civil engineering

Tools

General IT systems

Job description

Site Engineer – Civils

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Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Aylesbury

Region: Buckinghamshire

This role cannot offer sponsorship.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to join our client’s team, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of civil engineering works. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their experience and take ownership of engineering activities on site.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out setting out and other engineering activities as directed by the Site Manager.
• Checking Inspection Test Plans and ensuring site installations meet specifications.
• Monitoring quality control procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the Site Manager in resolving technical challenges and promoting safe working practices in line with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Ensuring all equipment is correctly calibrated, maintained, and compliant.
• Providing input into construction programmes and project planning.
• Supporting progress reporting, material reconciliation, and KPI updates.
• Contributing to continual improvement of site operations and sharing best practice.
• Applying experience in CDM and making engineering decisions and judgements on design and safe operation of site activities.

Requirements

• A strong background in civil engineering and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work.
• Solid technical knowledge, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Hold a degree or apprenticeship in civil engineering (or equivalent) and have hands-on experience in setting out, surveying, and interpreting drawings.
• Be comfortable producing inspection and test plans, risk assessments, and method statements, ensuring that all work is carried out safely and to specification.
• A good understanding of health and safety practices, quality control, and commercial awareness will be key to your success in this role, as will competence in CAD and general IT systems.
• Experience working on large civil engineering or utilities projects would be highly advantageous, along with developed knowledge of client quality standards and commercial processes.