SIte Engineer

Site Engineer (Earthworks & Civil Engineering)

About the Role

DCS currently seek an experienced Site Engineer to join a well established team delivering earthworks, remediation, groundworks, and civil engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong surveying and setting‑out experience who enjoys working on technically challenging projects and collaborating closely with project managers, estimators, and site teams.

• Setting out and surveying works on earthworks and civil engineering projects.
• Carrying out topographical, volumetric, and as‑built surveys.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records and quality assurance documentation.
• Creating and managing 3D models for machine control systems.
• Performing earthworks calculations, take‑offs, and cut & fill analysis.
• Establishing site control, GPS base stations, and site calibrations/localisations.
• Supporting project teams with design reviews and engineering solutions.
• Liaising with clients, site management, subcontractors, and operatives.
• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of machine control systems.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, Setting Out Engineer, or Survey Engineer within earthworks, groundworks, remediation, or civil engineering.
• Strong setting‑out and surveying experience.
• Proficient in the use of GPS equipment and total stations.
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, or Topcon survey equipment.
• Knowledge of machine control systems and 3D modelling.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Experience using LSS, BricsCAD, or similar software.
• Experience producing earthworks reports and cut & fill analysis.
• Previous involvement in large‑scale earthworks projects.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.

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