Site Engineer - Major Earthworks & Tunneling

Position: Site Engineer - Major Earthworks & Tunneling
Location: East Tilbury

Site Engineer – Major Infrastructure Programme (East Tilbury)

We are seeking a motivated Site Engineer to join a Tier 1 joint venture delivering one of the UK’s most significant civil engineering programmes in the East Tilbury area. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a long term, complex infrastructure project with major earthworks, tunnelling preparation, structures, and heavy civils works.

Early works are already underway, with extensive earthworks and enabling works forming the backbone of the programme ahead of future tunnelling operations commencing in 2028. The project will ultimately include large scale bridge construction, culverts, piling, and associated highway infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career on a high profile, multi disciplined project with genuine long term progression.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day to day site engineering activities across earthworks and civil disciplines
Coordinate and oversee subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery
Support delivery of bulk earthworks, including volumes exceeding one million cubic metres
Carry out setting out duties using GPS machine control and total station equipment
Complete and maintain inspection test plans, permit systems, and quality assurance records
Review and support preparation of method statements and risk assessments
Ensure accurate record keeping, site documentation, and reporting
Liaise with site management and contribute to short term planning and sequencing
Support engineering input into construction planning and progress trackingRequirements

One to two years experience working with a main contractor
Experience in earthworks or heavy civil engineering projects is highly desirable
Strong understanding of site engineering processes and setting out
Familiarity with quality documentation, permits, and inspection systems
Ability to manage workload across multiple site activities
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related disciplin

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Car allowance
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Opportunity to work on a major long term infrastructure programme
Exposure to large scale earthworks, structures, and complex engineering delivery

Career development within a Tier 1 joint venture environment
Structured training and progression opportunities as the project evolves
Long term pipeline of work through to major tunnelling and structural phases

About the Role

This position offers the chance to be part of a landmark infrastructure scheme from early stages through to major construction delivery. You will gain exposure to large scale earthworks, advanced construction methodologies, and future tunnelling and structural works, providing a strong foundation for rapid career progression within major civil engineering delivery