Site Engineer - Highways

Carmichael UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Site Engineer with Highways experience to join their team on a major infrastructure project based in Buckinghamshire. The role involves supervising construction activities, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project plans. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways. Proficiency in engineering software and familiarity with UK regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Site Engineering activities.
• Experience in construction industry, particularly in highway works.
• Working towards institute membership (ICE).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise construction activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors and professional staff.
• Check and prepare site reports, designs, and drawings.
• Manage and interpret contract design documents.
• Perform quality controls of subcontracted work.

Skills

Knowledge of Site Engineering activities

Construction supervision skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

GPS and total stations usage

Familiarity with UK building regulations

CSCS card holder

Full driving license

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Job description

Carmicheal are seeking a Site Engineer with Highways experience to join the team on a major infrastructure project based in Buckinghamshire.

The Site Engineer will oversee and supervise construction activities and ensuring that they comply with the project plans and drawings.

In this role you will liaise with subcontractors, and other professional staff, particularly Works Managers, Foremen, Section Engineers and Sub Agents. You will check and prepare site reports, designs and drawings and also manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents. You will ensure project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets or timescales and provide technical advise and solving problems on-site.

In addition you will be doing Basic Setting out and as built survey, placing requisitions/material orders, requesting permits and perform quality controls of subcontracted work and self delivered activities.

About The Candidate

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in construction industry, particularly in highway works is essential for this role.
• Proficiency in using engineering software like AutoCAD and tools such as GPS and total stations.
• Familiarity with UK building and construction regulations.
• Holder of CSCS card
• Full driving licence required