Site Engineer - Substructure & Groundworks

Enable Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,350 - 73,800; Full time

Job summary

Enable Group is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a warehouse project in Ipswich. The role focuses on managing groundworks, setting out, and quality assurance/control.

The successful candidate must possess over 5 years of experience in civil engineering and have a CSCS Card. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining accurate site records. The contract is freelance/contract with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or groundworks projects.
• Strong experience in setting out on substructure and groundworks packages.
• Proven skills in quality assurance and quality control on site.
• CSCS Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for substructure and groundworks works including foundations and drainage.
• Ensuring works align with drawings and specifications.
• Conducting quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Managing accurate site records and as-built information.
• Providing engineering support to site management and subcontractors.
• Resolving technical issues on site.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Setting out for substructure and groundworks

Quality assurance and quality control

Interpreting technical drawings

Use of surveying equipment

Job description

Job Title: Site Engineer

Location: Ipswich
Project Duration: Immediate start – November
Rate: £340.00 per shift
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

An experienced Site Engineer is required for the extension of a large warehouse project in Ipswich. The role will involve managing all substructure and groundworks activities, with a strong focus on both setting out and quality assurance/control. The successful candidate will work closely with the site management team to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for substructure and groundworks works including foundations, drainage and associated infrastructure
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved construction information
• Carrying out quality assurance and quality control checks, including inspections and completion of ITPs
• Managing and maintaining accurate site records, as‑built information and survey data
• Providing engineering support to site management, subcontractors and groundworks teams
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site to maintain progress and quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements at all times

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or groundworks projects
• Strong setting out experience on substructure and groundworks packages
• Proven experience in quality assurance and quality control on site
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately
• Competent in the use of surveying equipment and site engineering tools
• CSCS Card required