Site Engineer - South Wales

Knights Brown Construction Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cardiff is looking for a Site Engineer to support water projects across South Wales. Ideal candidates will have proven civil engineering experience and excellent communication skills. You will ensure projects are executed safely and to high standards while maintaining quality control. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering works and quality control.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering practices and construction standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Provide and maintain setting out and dimensional control to ensure accurate construction.
• Contribute to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance.
• Ensure that works are properly resourced, supervised, and carried out in line with drawings and specifications.
• Take a proactive approach to problem‑solving and drive continuous improvement in methods and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, survey data, and reports to support commercial and delivery teams.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Quality control

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment where employees don’t just work for us – they grow with us, building careers that reflect their passions and aspirations.

At Knights Brown, you’re not simply joining a company; you’re becoming part of a family that values your well‑being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest‑growing contractors as a Site Engineer, working on water projects across South Wales.

This role is ideal if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Job Purpose

As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the site delivery team, ensuring works are set out accurately, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll monitor progress, test workmanship, and help drive continuous improvement so that each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Provide and maintain setting out and dimensional control to ensure accurate construction.
• Contribute to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance.
• Ensure that works are properly resourced, supervised, and carried out in line with drawings and specifications.
• Take a proactive approach to problem‑solving and drive continuous improvement in methods and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, survey data, and reports to support commercial and delivery teams.

Key Requirements (Essential)

• Proven experience in civil engineering works and quality control
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering practices and construction standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.