Site Engineer

NRL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Site Engineer to join their team in the UK. You'll be responsible for leading site operations on various civil projects, including highways and urban schemes worth millions. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering, CSCS card, and experience with surveying equipment. This position offers hands-on responsibility and the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects, ensuring quality delivery and safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• CSCS card and valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience on civil engineering/highways projects is essential.
• Proficient with surveying equipment (Leica TS16, GPS), AutoCAD, and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead setting out and day-to-day site engineering operations.
• Deliver key civil works including roads, drainage, kerbs, and paving.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams for high-quality delivery.

Skills

Experience on civil engineering/highways projects

Proficient with surveying equipment (Leica TS16, GPS)

Hands-on experience with external works and site coordination

Strong understanding of health & safety and construction processes

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is looking for a skilled and motivated Site Engineer to join their team, delivering complex civil engineering projects across highways, urban realm, and infrastructure schemes. This is a hands-on role, offering variety, responsibility, and exposure to multi-million-pound projects.

What you’ll do

• Lead setting out and day-to-day site engineering operations.
• Deliver key civil works: roads, drainage, kerbs, paving, surfacing.
• Operate Leica TS16 Total Station and GPS surveying equipment for precise layouts.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
• Manage tasks from site setup to final handover, maintaining standards and deadlines.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, method statements, and risk assessments on site.

Current project examples

• Newcastle public realm & shopfront schemes – £10M
• Manchester airport frameworks and car parks – £10M
• Leicester A511 highways scheme, junctions & large structures – £50M over 2.5 years
• Doncaster urban realm schemes

What you will bring to the table

• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• CSCS card and valid UK driving licence.
• Experience on civil engineering/highways projects.
• Hands-on experience with external works and site coordination.
• Proficient with surveying equipment (Leica TS16, GPS), AutoCAD, and site documentation.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and construction processes.

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