Site Engineer – Groundworks & Civil (Career Growth)

Sphere Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Site Engineer to join our growing groundworks and civil engineering team across the South West. You will work closely with Site Managers to deliver works safely, accurately and on programme on Bristol-area projects.

We value collaborative working, quality delivery and ongoing skill development. This permanent role offers progression opportunities and a varied portfolio of groundworks and civil engineering schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Site Engineer role within groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with quality assurance, as-built surveys and site documentation.
• A good understanding of construction methods, particularly groundworks and substructures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively with site teams.
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to sites across the region.

Responsibilities

• Setting out groundworks and civil engineering activities.
• Undertaking site surveys, measurements and as-built surveys.
• Interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Supporting the delivery of foundations, drainage, earthworks, concrete structures and external works.
• Checking levels, dimensions and tolerances to ensure accuracy.
• Maintaining quality assurance records and inspection documentation.
• Raising and responding to technical queries (RFIs).
• Monitoring progress and identifying potential technical issues.
• Working with site teams to resolve engineering challenges and improve buildability.
• Ensuring works comply with health and safety requirements and project specifications.
• Maintaining accurate site records and communicating progress to the wider project team.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Quality assurance

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Site Engineer to join our growing groundworks and civil engineering team across the South West. You will work closely with Site Managers to deliver works safely, accurately and on programme on Bristol-area projects.

We value collaborative working, quality delivery and ongoing skill development. This permanent role offers progression opportunities and a varied portfolio of groundworks and civil engineering schemes.