Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands

Job Type: Permanent

Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a well-established civil engineering contractor self-delivering works on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure schemes. Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure package in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor working on a nationally significant project involving complex civil engineering and infrastructure works.

The Role

The Site Engineer will support the technical delivery of site operations, ensuring works are set out accurately, delivered safely, and in line with programme and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Setting out for a range of civils works including earthworks, drainage, highways, RC structures, and infrastructure elements

Assisting with site engineering activities and supporting senior engineers

Interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

Carrying out quality assurance checks and supporting QA documentation

Assisting with as-built records and site record keeping

Coordinating with site teams, subcontractors, and engineers

Ensuring works are delivered to specification and within tolerance

Supporting health & safety compliance on site

Requirements

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

CSCS card (Green/Blue depending on experience)

Previous experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects (placement or post-grad experience considered)

Strong understanding of setting out and surveying techniques

Experience or exposure to earthworks, drainage, highways, or RC works

Ability to interpret drawings and technical information

Experience using Leica, Trimble or total station equipment (desirable)

Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

What’s on Offer

Permanent position on a flagship UK infrastructure project

Strong training and progression opportunities

Exposure to major civil engineering works and career development into Senior Site Engineer level

Long-term project stability

Interested? Apply now or get in contact with Cleo directly to find out more about this opportunity