Site Engineer, Structures

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd. is recruiting two Site Engineers to join a major HS2 project in the West Midlands on a initial 6-month contract.

The role focuses on structural works, with emphasis on reinforced concrete and rebar installation, requiring strong site-based experience in setting out and surveying. The candidates will regularly liaise with the client, coordinate subcontractors, review drawings, and ensure procedures and QA documentation are followed to support timely delivery

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong setting out and surveying skills.
• Experience on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with reinforced concrete works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure permits are in place before site work begins.
• Complete ITPs and QA checks as work progresses.
• Carry out setting out and surveying.
• Coordinate subcontractors on site.
• Manage distribution of information using document control.
• Develop procedures for works in the area.
• Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with client regularly.
• Mark up design drawings reflecting works completed.
• Coordinate with other sections to avoid clashes on site.
• Review procedures for efficiency.
• Support delivery and quality control of structural works.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Quality control

Site coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Survey equipment

Levels

EDM/Total Station

GPS equipment

Job description

Site Engineer x2 - Structures

Location: West Midlands

Project: HS2

Contract: 6 months

Role: Site Engineer x2

Sector: Major Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Structures

We are currently recruiting for 2 Site Engineers to join a major HS2 project in the West Midlands on an initial 6-month contract.

The main focus of these roles will be structural works, with particular emphasis on reinforced concrete and rebar installation. We are looking for Site Engineers with strong site-based experience who are confident with setting out and using survey equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all permits are applied for and in place, ready for site work to begin.
• Complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Check Sheets as soon as checks can be completed.
• Carry out setting out and surveying.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors.
• Make effective use of document control to manage the distribution of information.
• Develop and approve relevant procedures specific to the area of works.
• Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are followed throughout the works.
• Regularly liaise with the client.
• Ensure design drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished.
• Liaise with other sections to ensure any clashes on site are managed and work flows smoothly.
• Regularly review procedures to ensure they are as efficient as possible.
• Support the delivery and quality control of structural works, including concrete and reinforcement activities.

Requirements

• Qualified to degree level in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous Site Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience working on large-scale civil engineering infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in structural reinforced concrete works preferred.
• Experience with concrete works and rebar installation.
• Candidates with strong experience in drainage, highways and earthworks will also be considered.
• Experience working within possession environments, potentially including Network Rail, would be advantageous.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Current driving licence.
• Strong setting out and surveying skills.
• Ability to use levels, EDM/Total Station and GPS survey equipment.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and schedules.
• Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works.
• Able to accurately take off and schedule material quantities.
• Good knowledge of specifications and contract documentation.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a Site Engineer with a strong structures background, particularly in reinforced concrete and reinforcement installation. You should be confident working independently on site, comfortable using survey equipment and able to work effectively with subcontractors, site teams and the client. Experience on major infrastructure projects, particularly HS2 or similar large-scale schemes, would be highly advantageous.