Site Engineer

Our client, a leading infrastructure and civil engineering specialist, is recruiting for a skilled Site Engineer to support the delivery of civil engineering projects across a joint venture project in Norwich, Ipswich, and Tilbury (paid lodging is available).

This role involves providing accurate setting out, managing day-to-day site operations, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Paid lodge is available.

• Undertake core site engineering duties, including accurate setting out using drawings, specifications, GPS, and Leica TS16 Total Station equipment.
• Deliver external civil works such as roads, drainage, pavements, kerbs, piling interfaces, concrete works, and steel frame coordination.
• Carry out surveying, as built checks, and dimensional control to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Interpret and apply technical drawings, digital models, RAMS, ITPs, and method statements for safe and efficient delivery.
• Use digital construction systems (e.g., ACC) and support basic AutoCAD/model interpretation tasks.
• Coordinate daily site activities with subcontractors, supervisors, and site management teams.
• Assist the Site Manager with planning, logistics, and pre construction tasks.
• Prepare and review QA documentation, including RAMS, ITPs, task briefing sheets, and other compliance records.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity across assigned works packages.
• Oversee the full cycle of allocated tasks from site setup through to handover, ensuring work is delivered to specification.

• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CSCS card, SMSTS, CAT & Genny
• Proven experience in setting out and site engineering on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in using surveying instruments such as Leica Total Stations (e.g., TS16) and GPS equipment.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, site health & safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Competent in AutoCAD and basic site documentation/reporting.

• St Albans, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)