Site Engineer

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Site Engineer for a permanent role based in Bicester.

Our client is a specialist groundworks and civil engineering contractor, delivering high-quality infrastructure and construction solutions across a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The company provides a comprehensive service, including groundworks, drainage, foundations, roads and sewers, reinforced concrete, external works, and infrastructure installation.

• Set out works in accordance with construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Carry out surveys and establish site control points using GPS, Total Station, and laser levels.
• Ensure all groundworks activities are completed accurately, safely, and to the required quality standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical information to guide site operations.
• Monitor and check levels, line, and dimensions throughout the construction process.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records, including setting out data, as-built surveys, and quality assurance documentation.
• Inspect completed works to ensure compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, clients, subcontractors, and design teams to coordinate works.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, providing engineering support to site teams.
• Ensure materials and workmanship meet the required standards and specifications.
• Assist with planning site activities to ensure works are delivered on programme.
• Support the implementation of health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures on site.
• Carry out quality inspections and complete inspection test plans (ITPs) where required.
• Monitor progress and report any delays, risks, or engineering issues to the project team.
• Coordinate with utility providers and other stakeholders where necessary.
• Prepare and update as-built drawings and handover documentation.
• Ensure all surveying equipment is calibrated, maintained, and used correctly.
• Assist with quantity measurements and material take-offs where required.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Support the successful delivery of projects by maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and professionalism.

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within the groundworks, civil engineering, or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, roads and sewers, foundations, reinforced concrete, and external works.
• Proficient in setting out using GPS, Total Station, and digital surveying equipment.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience producing and maintaining accurate site records, as-built surveys, and quality assurance documentation.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, with a proactive approach to safe working practices.
• Strong understanding of quality control procedures and ensuring work is completed to specification.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues on site.
• Effective communication skills, able to liaise confidently with site managers, subcontractors, clients, and designers.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks while meeting programme deadlines.
• Have experience in setting up, calibrating and troubleshooting 3D machine control systems, including model building for Leica MC1 (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able…