Site Engineer - Hands-on Setting Out & Surveys (Residential) Car Bonus

ScaleX™ Talent Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Performance bonus

Project pipeline opportunities

Job summary

ScaleX™ Talent Solutions are recruiting a Site Engineer for an established construction and civil engineering contractor across the East Midlands. The role focuses on hands-on setting-out, surveying, and close collaboration with site teams to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has strong setting-out skills, 5+ years in site engineering, and a qualification in construction or engineering. A valid UK driving license and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Engineer.
• Strong setting-out and surveying experience.
• Experience on residential/housing developments – commercial experience is beneficial.
• Relevant construction or engineering qualification.
• Confident reading and working from technical drawings.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately in line with drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out site surveys, levels and measurements.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Working closely with Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams.
• Maintaining accurate site records, QA documentation and as-built information.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of projects.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Relevant construction or engineering qualification

Job description

ScaleX™ Talent Solutions are recruiting a Site Engineer for an established construction and civil engineering contractor across the East Midlands. The role focuses on hands-on setting-out, surveying, and close collaboration with site teams to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has strong setting-out skills, 5+ years in site engineering, and a qualification in construction or engineering. A valid UK driving license and good communication are essential.