Substation Site Engineer – Civil, Surveying & AutoCAD

Fawkes & Reece London; Friston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK seeks a Site Engineer for an ongoing substation project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and a strong background in heavy civil engineering, ideally with Tier 1 Contractors. Responsibilities include setting out with surveying equipment, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards on site. Excellent communication and record-keeping skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience with Tier 1 Contractors is ideal.
• Strong background in heavy Civil Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Set out with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations).
• Assist with quality control to meet design specifications.
• Manage permits for breaking ground and CAT scanning.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Liaise with site team on material specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and site activities.
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD.

Skills

Heavy Civil Engineering background

Experience with Tier 1 Contractors

Setting out with surveying equipment

Quality control adherence

Health, safety and environmental standards

AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Robotic Total Stations

Job description

A leading construction contractor in the UK seeks a Site Engineer for an ongoing substation project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and a strong background in heavy civil engineering, ideally with Tier 1 Contractors. Responsibilities include setting out with surveying equipment, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards on site. Excellent communication and record-keeping skills are essential for this role.