Are you a motivated Site Engineer - Civil Engineering looking to develop your career on high-profile infrastructure schemes? This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer - Civil Engineering to join a leading contractor and play a key role in delivering a major project in Didcot.
My client is seeking a proactive and technically strong Site Engineer - Civil Engineering who enjoys working on site, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is keen to take ownership of engineering duties.
What you'll gain from this opportunity
You will be part of a supportive and experienced team where you will gain exposure to large-scale civil engineering works, develop your technical expertise, and progress your career. You will be trusted with responsibility while receiving guidance from senior engineers and site leadership.
About the company
My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They are known for their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, and continue to invest in developing their people and project capabilities.
What you will be doing
As a Site Engineer - Civil Engineering, you will support the delivery of a major infrastructure scheme. You will be:
·Carrying out surveying and setting out duties on site
·Reviewing drawings and quantities to ensure accuracy
·Planning and organising site activities to meet programme deadlines
·Coordinating materials and liaising with procurement teams
·Communicating with consultants, subcontractors, and the wider project team
·Supervising site labour and subcontractor performance
·Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
·Maintaining quality records and resolving technical issues
·Arranging material testing and calibration of instruments
·Keeping accurate and detailed site records and diaries
·Identifying and implementing improvements on site
·Supporting the Site Manager and Section Engineer as required
What you will need to succeed
To be successful in this Site Engineer - Civil Engineering role, you will ideally have:
·A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management
·Proven experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering
·Strong setting out and surveying skills
·Excellent communication and coordination abilities
·Experience working on highways, rail, or public realm projects (desirable)
·Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, and surveying equipment (desirable)
·Understanding of construction materials and testing processes (desirable)
·Valid CSCS (or equivalent), Health & Safety knowledge, and First Aid certification
Salary and benefits
·Salary: Dependent on experience
·Car allowance
·Subsidised private medical cover
·Life assurance scheme
·Contributory pension
Your future development
You will have the opportunity to progress into senior engineering and management roles, with access to ongoing training and development. My client encourages continuous improvement and supports engineers in building long-term careers within the business.
This role is based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a site-based working pattern as part of a collaborative project team.
Interested?
If you are a driven Site Engineer - Civil Engineering looking for your next opportunity on a major project, apply today or get in touch to find out more.
FOOTNOTE:
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year