Site Engineer East Midlands

Hunter Savage; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and civil engineering company is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their award-winning team in the East Midlands. The role involves managing site activities, ensuring precision in construction, and supporting junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Construction Engineering, at least 5 years of site experience, and strong IT skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company vehicle & fuel card

Performance bonuses

Additional holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Engineer on residential builds.
• Commercial experience is desirable.
• Full driving licence and relevant site cards are required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and communicate construction drawings on-site.
• Setting out and surveying, ensuring precision in lines, levels, and reference points.
• Manage subcontractors, materials, and coordination of site activities.
• Champion safety, health, environment and quality standards.

Skills

Proficient in numeracy

Proficient in IT and MS Office packages

Motivated and deadline-driven

Education

Degree or equivalent in Construction Engineering & Management

Job description

Job Title: Site Engineer

East Midlands

Description
We are hiring for our client, a leading construction and civil engineering company, who are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their award-winning team in the East Midlands. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, educational, and infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of an organisation that prioritises innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Site Engineer Job:

1. Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
2. East Midlands based projects with long-term pipeline of work
3. Supportive culture with private medical insurance, life assurance & employee benefits

The Role:

• Interpret and communicate construction drawings on site
• Setting out and surveying, ensuring precision in lines, levels and reference points
• Follow and influence site programmes to meet project deadlines
• Manage subcontractors, materials and coordination of site activities
• Maintain accurate records, ITPs, as-built drawings and compliance reports
• Champion safety, health, environment and quality standards (SHEQ)
• Guide and support junior staff, building effective working relationships
• Commit to continued professional development and best practice

The Person:

• Degree or equivalent in Construction Engineering & Management (or similar)
• 5+ years’ experience as a Site Engineer on residential builds (commercial experience desirable)
• Proficient in numeracy, IT and MS Office packages
• Full driving licence and relevant site cards required
• Motivated, deadline-driven, and confident in leading site progress

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Private medical insurance, life assurance & employee assistance programmes
• Additional holidays and service awards
• Long-term career development opportunities

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this Site Engineer job in the East Midlands, please contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage: [e-mail]
At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to supporting professionals in the Built Environment sector.