Site Engineer

HS2 Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-speed railway construction project in Coventry is seeking a Civil Engineer to ensure smooth project flow and adherence to strict schedules. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, developing compliance procedures, and overseeing surveying activities. Ideal candidates are degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, have experience with large infrastructure projects, and a valid CSCS card. This role offers flexible working options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with previous site engineering experience.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Competent in setting out techniques using levels, EDM, and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all permits are obtained prior to works commencing.
• Managing subcontractors and coordinating with site sections.
• Developing, approving, and reviewing procedures and risk assessments.
• Overseeing setting out and surveying activities.
• Liaising with the client to ensure accurate design drawings.

Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Experience in large-scale civil infrastructure projects

Competent in setting out techniques using levels, EDM, and GPS

Ability to read and interpret drawings and schedules

Proficient in producing detailed handover documentation

Holds a current CSCS card

Project experience in Earthworks, Roadworks, Structures, or Drainage

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office-based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location: Based in Coventry - the South Region comprises Sublots 2B, 2A and 1A Long Itchington Wood. It stretches for approximately 39.2km from Finham Brook to Southam through a mixture of rural and suburban landscapes.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensuring all permits are obtained and in place prior to works commencing, with effective document control for the distribution and management of information.
• Managing subcontractors and coordinating with other site sections to resolve clashes and maintain a smooth, efficient flow of work.
• Developing, approving, and regularly reviewing procedures, method statements, and risk assessments, ensuring full compliance throughout the works.
• Overseeing setting out and surveying activities, and ensuring Inspection & Test Plans and Quality Check Sheets are completed in a timely manner.
• Liaising regularly with the client and ensuring design drawings are accurately marked up to reflect completed works.
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with previous site engineering experience.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including structural RC works, drainage, highways, earthworks, and possession works.
• Competent in setting out techniques using levels, EDM, and GPS, with strong ability to read and interpret drawings and schedules.
• Skilled in producing detailed handover documentation and accurately taking off and scheduling material quantities.
• Holds a current CSCS card and driving licence, with a solid understanding of specifications and contract documents.
• Have experience working in Earthworks, Roadworks, Structures or Drainage.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.