Site Engineer – Full Time – Penrith

Catering; Penrith; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Site Engineer – Highways near Penrith, Cumbria. The role focuses on delivery and control of site works across self-delivered and subcontracted packages, ensuring safety, accuracy and alignment with programme and quality standards.

The candidate should have 2–3+ years of site engineering experience on highways or major civil projects, with strong setting out, surveying and the ability to manage subcontractors. CSCS card and full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of site engineer experience on highways or major civil projects.
• Experience delivering works on self-delivered and subcontracted packages.
• Strong setting out and surveying expertise and ability to read drawings and specs.
• Valid CSCS Card and full UK driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and dimensional checks across site activities.
• Maintain survey records and as-built drawings.
• Read and interpret earthworks, drainage and reinforcement drawings.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor progress against programme.
• Produce method statements, risk assessments, and daily site records.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Communication

UK Driving Licence

CSCS Card

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

Site Engineer – Highways

Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering
Contract: Long-term opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project based near Penrith, Cumbria.

The role will involve taking responsibility for the delivery and control of site works across both self-delivered and subcontracted packages, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and in line with programme and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and dimensional checks across site activities
• Maintain accurate survey records and produce as-built drawings
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including earthworks, drainage and reinforcement
• Maintain detailed daily site records and site diaries
• Validate allocation sheets and site documentation
• Manage specific site operations and coordinate subcontractors
• Monitor progress against the construction programme
• Provide input into weekly programmes and short-term schedules
• Produce Works Package Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Produce and brief Permit to Dig documentation
• Deliver daily activity briefings and task briefings
• Carry out site safety inspections and hazard identification
• Ensure works are carried out in line with project health, safety and environmental requirements
• Complete and maintain quality documentation, check sheets and site records
• Identify and raise quality or workmanship concerns
• Support and supervise graduate and trainee engineers
• Assist with environmental compliance relating to noise, dust, ecology and other site impacts

Skills & Experience

• 2-3+ years’ experience working as a Site Engineer
• Previous experience delivering highways or major civil engineering projects
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or major contractor
• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Strong setting out and surveying experience
• Good understanding of construction drawings and technical specifications
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety requirements
• Experience managing subcontractors and site activities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work packages
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Valid CSCS Card
• Full UK driving licence

SSSTS or SMSTSExperience in one or more of the following areas would be particularly relevant:

• Earthworks
• Drainage
• Pavements
• Roadworks
• Structures
• Communications infrastructure

Desirable Experience

• Basic knowledge of Temporary Works
• Understanding of utilities
• Understanding of lifting operations
• Working towards a recognised professional engineering qualification

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for a Site Engineer to join a major UK highways programme and gain further experience delivering complex civil engineering works within an established project team.

The position would suit someone who is confident with setting out, site coordination and technical delivery and is looking to develop further within major infrastructure.

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Salary:

Job Type: Contract

Location: Penrith, Cumbria