Site Engineer - Basingstoke

Fibernet; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and infrastructure specialist in Basingstoke is looking for a Site Engineer. The role involves ensuring a strong safety culture, managing site activities, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in setting out projects. This position offers competitive salary, employee benefits, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in setting out civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and regulations.
• Effective communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture across all activities.
• Encourage best practice across site activities.
• Establish level and survey control for all allocated projects.

Skills

Experience in setting out on civil engineering projects

Strong understanding of construction methodologies

Proficient in the use of robotic total stations

Effective communication skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site Engineer – Basingstoke

FiberNet, one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, has been operating for over 40 years. The organisation operates nationally across key sectors including water, transport, the built environment and energy.

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £35,000 – £47,000 per annum

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Company Synopsis

This role is with one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, established over 40 years ago and built on strong family values. The organisation operates nationally across key sectors including water, transport, the built environment and energy. They are a Tier 1 delivery partner to major regulated and private‑sector clients, working within long‑term frameworks, alliances and joint ventures. With a direct‑delivery workforce of over 1,200 employees, the company is known for its hands‑on engineering capability and specialist in‑house services, including tunnelling, MEICA, fabrication, temporary and permanent works design, and safety solutions. The business is recognised for its commitment to people development, long‑term job security and strong internal progression pathways.

Why Join This Organisation? The company is a Gold Investors in People employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and aligning people development with long‑term business growth. Employees benefit from stable, secured workloads across major national infrastructure programmes and have access to continuous progression supported by structured training and internal promotions.

Key Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Environment
  • Promote a strong safety culture across all activities.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and all legal obligations.
  • Support and uphold environmental standards and safe systems of work.
• Quality
  • Encourage best practice across site activities.
  • Ensure works are delivered defect‑free and meet required specifications.
  • Identify and promote value engineering opportunities where possible.
• Site Engineering
  • Establish level and survey control for all allocated projects.
  • Set out works in line with approved drawings, completing regular checks.
  • Maintain accurate records in line with organisational and legal requirements.
  • Resolve technical issues that arise during project delivery.
  • Develop procurement schedules and liaise with procurement teams to secure resources.
  • Prepare ITPs, Task Briefings and short‑term planning such as 2‑week lookaheads.
  • Complete site diaries, allocation sheets and other required documentation.

About You

• Essential
  • Experience in setting out on civil engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, safety practices and regulations.
  • Proficient in the use of robotic total stations or EDM instruments.
  • HNC/Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
  • Effective communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Desirable
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
  • Temporary works coordination exposure.
  • CSCS card.
  • Cable avoidance training.
  • First aid training.
  • NEBOSH or IOSH certification.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days.
• Paid volunteering hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial and physical wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car, green car scheme, car allowance or van (role‑dependent).