Site Engineer

GirlingJones; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 82,005 - 94,621; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major infrastructure project near Bristol. The role offers a long-term contract with a daily rate of £375 (with kit) and a minimum 3-year program, involving responsibilities like setting out works and managing health and safety standards. Candidates should have solid civils experience, strong setting-out capability, and be local to Bristol. This role promises variety and stability within a technically interesting environment.

Qualifications

• Local to Bristol – No subsistence on offer.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer with solid civils and infrastructure experience.
• Confidence reviewing drawings and resolving issues on site.

Responsibilities

• Set out all aspects of the works.
• Manage and maintain Health & Safety standards on site.
• Conduct quality assurance and compliance checks.
• Perform materials testing and record results.
• Maintain a detailed site diary.
• Attend weekly progress meetings.
• Review drawings and raise technical issues.
• Collaborate with site management and subcontractors.

Skills

Strong setting-out capability

Experience on infrastructure, highways or civil engineering projects

Understanding of Health & Safety and quality processes

Clear communication skills

Job description

Site Engineer - Major Infrastructure Project, Near Failand, Bristol (Long‑Term Contract)

The Opportunity

This is a serious long‑term Site Engineer role on a major infrastructure scheme near Failand, Bristol, with a minimum 3‑year programme and plenty of variety to keep things interesting.

We’re looking for an experienced Site Engineer who enjoys being at the sharp end of delivery. This is a large, complex project with multiple workstreams running in parallel — ideal for someone who likes responsibility, autonomy and seeing a job through from start to finish.

The Project

You’ll be working on a substantial infrastructure and public realm scheme, including:

• New build major roads
• Section 278 works
• Earthworks
• Drainage
• Hard landscaping
• Lakes and ponds
• Underground car park

It’s a technically varied project with a long programme and no stop‑start nonsense.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in day‑to‑day site delivery, working closely with site management and subcontractors to keep the job running safely, accurately and to programme.

Key duties will include:

• Setting out all aspects of the works
• Managing and maintaining Health & Safety standards on site
• Quality assurance and compliance checks
• Materials testing and recording results
• Maintaining a detailed site diary
• Attending and contributing to weekly progress meetings
• Reviewing drawings and raising any technical or buildability issues
• Working collaboratively with site management and subcontractors

About You

This role suits a proven Site Engineer with solid civils and infrastructure experience.

You’ll bring:

• Local to Bristol – No subsistence on offer
• Strong setting‑out capability
• Experience working on infrastructure, highways or civil engineering projects
• Good understanding of H&S and quality processes
• Confidence reviewing drawings and resolving issues on site
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach

Rate & Package

• £375 per day – with kit
• £325 per day – without kit
• Outside IR35 – CIS or Ltd company accepted
• Long‑term, stable work on a flagship project

Why This Role?

If you’re a Site Engineer looking for:

• Security (3+ years’ work)
• Variety (not just one repetitive task)
• Good rates
• A well‑run, technically interesting job

…this is one you should be seriously looking at.

Interested?

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