Site Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Site Engineer for a £13 million highways project in Bristol that involves junction improvements, drainage, and resurfacing. The role requires core site engineering skills, including the use of surveying equipment like the Leica TS16 Total Station, and managing external civil works while ensuring compliance with project standards. Applicants should have experience in civil engineering and be capable of overseeing the entire project cycle. This is a permanent and full-time position.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as a Setting out engineer.
• Must have worked on civils / highways schemes.
• Ability to manage full project cycles from setup to final handover.

Responsibilities

• Core site engineering responsibilities including setting out works.
• Deliver key elements of external civil works ensuring compliance.
• Manage the project cycle from setup to final handover.

Skills

Setting out engineering

Civil works compliance

Using Leica TS16 Total Station

GPS surveying equipment

Coordination with subcontractors

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in civil engineering

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Site Engineer to work on a £13 million highways project in Bristol - the project is a highways scheme and will including junction improvements, drainage and resurfacing.

Duties

• Core site engineering responsibilities, including precise setting out of works using engineering drawings, specifications, and control points.
• Deliver key elements of external civil works, such as pavement construction, road surfacing, kerb laying, and drainage installation, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory standards.
• Operating Leica TS16 Total Station and GPS surveying equipment for accurate spatial data capture and layout, supporting high-precision construction.
• Coordinate daily operations with subcontractors and site teams.
• Manage the full project cycle of assigned tasks from site setup to final handover and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Interpret and implement technical drawings, method statements, and risk assessments, contributing to safe and efficient on-site execution.

Person Specification

• Experience as a Setting out engineer.
• Must have worked on civils / highways schemes.
• HNC/HND/Degree in civil engineering would be beneficial.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.