Site Engineer HW

Highways Site Engineer (Drainage & Structures)

Location:

Suffolk

Rate: £350 - £400 per day (LTD or PAYE)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 80 Weeks (Long‑term project)

We are seeking a competent Highways Site Engineer to handle the setting out, engineering control, and quality assurance for a major highway scheme in Suffolk. This is a secure, ultra‑long‑term contract package offering 80 weeks of continuous work focusing heavily on deep drainage networks and structural concrete elements. You will be the primary technical presence on the ground for your section, ensuring all civil engineering works are executed precisely to National Highways specifications, design drawings, and strict tolerances.

• Setting Out:
  Provide accurate engineering control and setting out for heavy highway infrastructure, specifically deep drainage, attenuation tanks, culverts, and structural concrete/retaining elements.
• Quality Assurance (QA):
  Establish, manage, and close out ITPs (Inspection Test Plans). Conduct pre‑pour inspections, materialise check sheets, and compile comprehensive As‑Built surveys.
• Technical Interface:
  Read and interpret complex highway drawings, structural schedules, and digital models. Identify design discrepancies early and raise clear RFIs to the design team.
• Site Coordination:
  Work collaboratively with the Highways Works Manager, Section Foreman, and groundworks gangs to ensure smooth production and prevent delays on the critical path.

• Highways & Civils
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record working as a site engineer on live highway infrastructure, with specific engineering experience in deep drainage and highway structures.
• Equipment Proficiency:
  Must be fully competent with modern robotic total stations (Leica/Trimble) and GPS kit for data collection and setting out on linear infrastructure.
• Education:
  
  HNC, HND, or degree in Civil Engineering.
• Certifications:
  
  Valid CSCS card. Additional safety tickets (SSSTS/SMSTS, First Aid) are highly desirable.
• Candidate must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

• Location:
  
  Suffolk (highway site‑based).
• Payment Options: LTD or PAYE engagement models available.
• Timeline:
  Immediate mobilisation with 80 weeks of secured contract work.

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