Site Engineer - Civils

Coleman James; Durham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleman James Recruitment is recruiting for a Site Engineer to join a civil engineering contractor delivering highways, infrastructure and civil works across the North East. The role is permanent and offers a competitive salary with a company vehicle or car allowance.

You will carry out precise setting out, survey sites, review drawings, and maintain ITPs and site records while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer or Assistant Site Engineer in civil engineering.
• Experience on highways, infrastructure or groundworks projects.
• Strong setting-out knowledge and technical ability.
• HNC/HND or Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Good communication and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out accurate setting out and surveying across a range of civil engineering projects.
• Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Completing quality assurance documentation, including ITPs and site records.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Monitoring site progress and ensuring works meet programme requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Communication

Site supervision

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

HNC/HND or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

£35,000 - £44,000 + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance

Location: Teesside / County Durham

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Recruitment Agency: Coleman James Recruitment

Coleman James Recruitment is looking for an ambitious and driven Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering a variety of exciting infrastructure projects across the North East.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a diverse portfolio of projects, including highways, public realm improvements and civil engineering structures, while developing your career with a business that values its people and invests in their progression.

Whether you're an experienced Site Engineer looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious Assistant Engineer ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out accurate setting out and surveying across a range of civil engineering projects.
• Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Completing quality assurance documentation, including ITPs and site records.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Monitoring site progress and ensuring works meet programme requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Assistant Site Engineer within civil engineering.
• Experience working on highways, infrastructure, groundworks or similar projects.
• Good technical knowledge and setting out experience.
• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• A genuine desire to develop and progress your career.

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency