Site Engineer - Highways

Your new company
You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.

Your new role
As a Site Engineer, you will play a pivotal role supporting the Section Engineer and Site Management team on a £35m section of the project. This is a hands-on, site-based position suited to an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in precision, quality and teamwork.

Key responsibilities will include:

Setting out and site surveying works with accuracy and consistency
Reviewing drawings, specifications and quantities to identify and resolve issues early
Planning site activities and coordinating materials with procurement teams
Liaising with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain programme momentum
Supervising site labour and ensuring works meet quality and safety standards
Maintaining detailed site records including diaries, quality documentation and test results
Supporting health, safety and environmental compliance across the site
Assisting the Site Manager and contributing to continuous improvement initiativesThis role offers excellent exposure to complex civil engineering works and the opportunity to influence delivery on a major highways and infrastructure scheme.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

Proven experience as a Site Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages
Experience using AutoCAD, GPS and modern surveying equipment
Strong setting out and surveying skills
Excellent communication and coordination abilities
CSCS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to £45,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
Private medical cover
Life assurance
Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects
Industry-recognised training and development programmes
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Exposure to a major, high-impact project
Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.
What you need to do now
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