Site Engineer - Groundworks & Civil Infra (GPS)

Ivy Resource Group; Bicester; On-site; GBP 36,900 - 73,800; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for a permanent role based in Bicester. The role sets out works per drawings, carries out surveys with GPS/Total Station, and coordinates with site teams to deliver groundworks safely and to spec.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering qualification, strong setting-out skills, and experience maintaining site records and QA documentation. Willingness to travel and drive is required.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Set out works in accordance with drawings, specs and requirements.
• Carry out surveys and establish site control points using GPS, Total Station, and laser levels.
• Ensure groundworks are completed safely, accurately, and to required quality.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information to guide site operations.
• Monitor levels, lines, and dimensions throughout construction.
• Maintain accurate site records including as-built surveys and QA documentation.
• Inspect completed works for compliance with project specs and client requirements.
• Coordinate with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, clients, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, providing engineering support to site teams.
• Ensure materials/workmanship meet standards; support planning to meet programme.
• Support health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures on site.
• Carry out quality inspections and ITPs as required.
• Monitor progress and report delays/risks to the project team.
• Coordinate with utility providers and handover documentation as needed.
• Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Assist with quantity measurements and material take-offs.
• Promote a positive safety culture on site.
• Deliver high-quality work with accuracy and professionalism.

Skills

Site surveying skills

Setting out

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Travel flexibility

GPS/Total Station use

3D machine control (LCMC1) knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree / HNC/HND

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Laser levels

Leica MC1 3D control systems

Job description

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for a permanent role based in Bicester. The role sets out works per drawings, carries out surveys with GPS/Total Station, and coordinates with site teams to deliver groundworks safely and to spec.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering qualification, strong setting-out skills, and experience maintaining site records and QA documentation. Willingness to travel and drive is required.