47 engineering jobs found in Cheltenham

Description Careys is recruiting for experienced Groundworkers to join our team on a major civil engineering project in Gloucester.    This is a opportunity to work on a long term infrastructure project delivering, drainage, earthworks and associated civil engineering works.  We are looking for reliable, safety-conscious individuals who take pride in producing high quality work.   Key Responsibilities General drainage and groundworks Earthworks installing drainage systems Working safely around plant maintaining high standards of healtha nd safety on site Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Proven experience as a Groundworker on civils project Experience installing plastic drainage Good understanding of earthworks and general groundworks Ability to work safely and effectively as a team  Desirable Roller/and or Forward Tipping Dumper Tickets NPORS or CPCS Plant qualifications Experience working from drawings Confined space or other relevant site qualifications...

Due to recent project awards our client is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join the non infrastructure team. This is a decent length contract in the Gloucester region. You will be in charge of site operations, directing and organising site activities to ensure that the planned work is delivered safely and on time, ensuring performance meets recognised standards of productivity, quality and compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies. This is a freelance position (outside IR35) and will be site based in Gloucester. Some of your day-to-day responsibilities include: • Ensure projects are delivered within budget, to programme and safely. • Ensure a suitably competent workforce is in place to complete all site activities including subcontractors. • Undertake site audits and inspection to ensure Health and safety compliance with relevant legislation. • Perform quality checks in line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements...

Project Manager Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is achieving great success? My client is working closely with long established clients to deliver a range of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. These works are key to ensuring sustainable, high-quality services for communities across the region. Role Overview We are seeking a Project Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated multidisciplinary projects. You will lead projects from conception through to completion, ensuring safe and efficient execution within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness, alongside the ability to manage internal teams, external consultants, and key customer relationships. You will be expected to deliver projects in line with core company values, driving service excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities...

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a infrastructure package in Cirencester. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out & surveying for paving and tarmac. * Quality assurance. * As Built surveys. Site Engineer Requirements: * Previous experience working as a stand alone Site Engineer * Must have strong groundworks and paving knowledge. * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. * Valid CSCS card. Application: To apply for this Site Engineer role, please submit your up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch

My client is a Tier 1 Construction Company. They are presently delivering a major (£200m+) Civil Engineering project near Witney, just west of Oxford and are looking to add a freelance Site Engineer to their existing team. This is a long-term contract opportunity of at least 6+ months. Due to the fast-track nature of this project, my client is looking for an individual to work 12 shifts on, 2 days off pattern of 10 hours a day initially rising to 12 hours per day. The company is prepared to offer generous rate uplifts and plenty of overtime. *Due to the extremely high level of security on this project the client can only consider British Nationals for the role. Duties & Responsibilities: * Setting out roads, structures and drainage with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations) * Assist with quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications * Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning...

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works at RAF Brize Norton for one of our top clients! The role will involve commercial management of a variety of projects across the airbase, including runway lighting installations, airfield infrastructure improvements, building refurbishments, utility works, and associated civil engineering packages. Duties to include managing Sub Contractor Accounts, Issuing Payments, CVRs, Variations and attending regular Commercial Meetings. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid all round Civil Engineering experience and NEC experience. This is an immediate need and is long term work which will go into 2027! If you or someone you know is looking, get in touch

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a infrastructure package in Swindon. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out & surveying for paving and tarmac. * Quality assurance. * As Built surveys. Site Engineer Requirements: * Previous experience working as a stand alone Site Engineer * Must have strong groundworks and paving knowledge. * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. * Valid CSCS card. Application: To apply for this Site Engineer role, please submit your up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Our client is a well-established manufacturer specialising in bespoke security, modular, and engineered solutions for critical infrastructure sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and hands-on Bench Hand / Machinist/ Joiner to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a machining, fabrication, engineering, or mechanical assembly background who enjoys working in a workshop environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work. The Role Working within a busy manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for producing and assembling precision components, carrying out bench fitting activities, and supporting the fabrication and production teams to ensure projects are completed to specification and quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Operate workshop machinery including drills, saws, grinders, and bench-mounted equipment * Measure, mark out, cut, drill, tap, and prepare metal components...

The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation for delivering water, environmental, utilities, flood defence, and heavy civils projects across the UK. The business is recognised for successfully delivering complex infrastructure schemes, including water treatment facilities, pipelines, drainage systems, reinforced concrete structures, and major groundworks packages. With a strong order book and long-standing relationships with key utility clients, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team on a significant water infrastructure project. The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a civils and groundworks package on a live Water Treatment Works project in South Gloucestershire. You will oversee all site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality...

Quality Inspector Exciting 6 month assignment opportunity has come up for a Quality Inspector/Final inspector position Shift : 16:30 till 02:30 Monday to Thursday Quality Inspector Responsibilities specific to the role • Work with the team to create and maintain a Quality focused culture throughout the business. • Dimensionally and visually inspect products to detailed technical drawings and specifications • Carry out first offs, last offs, incoming material and final inspection checks. • Investigate and analyse and non-conforming product or any deviation to specification and raise Concession requests and when required, Non-conformance reports. • Accurately complete manufacturing records, ensuring accuracy and full product and process traceability. • Ensure all documentation and calibration of equipment is current and correct • Ensure that all inspection standards, as agreed with customers' specifications, are carried out effectively before processing and at the inspection/despatch...

You will be joining an established and well-respected contractor, operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor delivers major clean and waste water capital programmes directly for multiple water providers, including Severn Trent Water. This is a 12 month contract opportunity (Outside IR35), predominantly site based in Solihull, with a distinct possibility of future new contracts. Job role: As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the commercial team, responsible for managing costs and contractual relationships pertaining to one project. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost control processes Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts Administering NEC form of contract and managing change control Supporting procurement and subcontractor management Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks Working closely with project managers, engineers...

Quantity Surveyor – Water Services Projects Location: Bristol Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water services and infrastructure-related projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a specialist contractor working on varied water, utilities and civil engineering-related schemes. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial tender stage through to final account. Your responsibilities will include: * Preparing and reviewing project costings, estimates and tender submissions * Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation * Managing project budgets, forecasts and...

Streetworks Groundworker / 360 Operator with CAT & Genny Qualification Location: Bristol Start Date: ASAP Hours: Monday–Friday | Varied Hours Across Sites | Weekend Work Available Rate: DOE (Depending on Experience & Qualifications) We are currently looking for an experienced Groundworker and/or 360 Operator to join ongoing streetworks and civil engineering projects across multiple sites in the Bristol area. This is a long-term opportunity for a reliable and hardworking operative with experience in streetworks and utility-related groundworks. Duties Include * Streetworks and highway groundworks. * Drainage and ducting installations. * Excavation and reinstatement works. * Kerbing and edging. * Utility excavation and safe digging practices. * General civils and groundwork duties. * Working safely around live services, highways, and underground utilities. Requirements * Valid CSCS card. * CAT & Genny qualification essential. * Proven...

An existing client to Sphere, are looking to appoint a Setting Out Engineer with immediate effect. The successful candidates will work as part of an Engineering Team, across a large new build major project in Bristol. The end product will consist of a new build Campus, Auditorium, Office Blocks, Training Facilities, Restaurant, Kitchens, and underground Car Park. Areas of Engineering will include Earthworks, Enabling Works, Loop Road, Structures (RC/Steele), Drainage, Services, and Cut & Fill elements. Duties will include QA, CAD, Surveys, As-Builts, Supervision, and Paperwork. However, the bulk of your workload will be based around Setting Out. Your new company are a large UK Main Contractor, who specialise in Construction, Fit Out, and Major Regeneration schemes. My client are happy to supply the Engineer Kit or have this supplied by the individual. However, pay rates will be dependant on this. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please...

An existing client to Sphere are looking to appoint an Engineer, to commence a new long term role in Bristol. Your new company are a national Groundwork's, Earthworks, and Civil Engineering contractor, who are tasked with completing the Groundwork's package across a prestigious £300M development in Bristol. You will be capable of undertaking duties such as Setting Out, QA, CAD, and As-Built Drawings. The ideal individual will come from a Subcontractor background and ideally have extensive experience within the Groundwork's sector. An Engineering Degree / Qualification and CSCS would be essential. My client will provide the Robotic Kit or have the kit provided by the candidate. However, pay rates will vary depending on this. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

A loyal client to Sphere are looking to appoint a Site Manager / Senior Site Manager, to commence a new role with immediate effect. Your new company are typically a regional Civil Engineering contractor, who operate extensively across the South West and Wales. They specialise in Groundwork's, Civils, and Infrastructure schemes. However, for this scheme, my client will be acting as Main Contractor for a project at Rolls Royce in Bristol (2X Industrial Units buildings including Slab, Cladding, Internals, and Groundwork's - £4M). Degree level qualifications, SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid would be essential. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

Are you a skilled Site Engineer ready to take the lead on a S278 works infrastructure scheme ? We’re looking for a Senior Site Engineer to spearhead delivery on a major civil infrastructure scheme. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead engineering delivery across all infrastructure works * Set out for drainage systems and infrastructure roads * Manage QA documentation, survey control, benchmark integrity, and as-builts * Liaise with client-side engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to resolve site queries * Deliver accurate daily reporting to site/project management What We’re Looking For * Strong independent delivery skills and an eye for detail * Experience with complex highways and infrastructure schemes * Confident communicator * Available for an imminent start This is a rewarding freelance role for a confident and capable Senior Site Engineer OWN KIT preferred but not essential

Role: CSCS Site Labourers (x4 Required) Project: Major Infrastructure Refurbishment - The Severn Bridge Location: Bristol / Chepstow Shift Pattern: Night Shifts (7:00 PM - 4:00 AM) Duration: 6 Weeks Fixed Term Start Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026 Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience & payment type) ## ABOUT THE ROLE We are currently seeking 4 x reliable, physically fit, and safety-conscious CSCS Labourers to join a high-profile civil engineering project on the iconic Severn Bridge. Due to the nature of highway infrastructure works, this contract operates entirely on a night shift pattern (19:00 to 04:00) to minimize traffic disruption. This is a fixed-term 6-week contract starting on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent, high-paying night work on a landmark infrastructure project. ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assisting skilled civils operatives, structural engineers, and site...

Senior Site Engineer Bristol region Salary:£40,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance (£5,000) Highly experienced candidates considered up to £55,000 + Car Allowance Join a Major Construction Project with Long-Term Career Progression An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected construction business delivering a landmark multi-phase development. This role offers the chance to work on a significant reinforced concrete project, starting with a complex two-storey basement car park construction and progressing onto a major £125m commercial development already secured as part of the next phase of works. With programmes extending through to 2029, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer seeking long-term project continuity, technical challenge and genuine career development. The Role As Senior Site Engineer, you will take ownership of engineering activities on a major reinforced concrete package,...

A leading multi-million pound civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to support the delivery of key infrastructure and environmental projects across the South West. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established contractor delivering works under Environment Agency frameworks, with a strong pipeline of flood defence, river engineering, and infrastructure improvement schemes. Key Responsibilities - Setting out and surveying for a range of civil engineering works, including flood defence and river structures - Supporting site management with technical input and quality assurance - Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design specifications and project requirements - Managing and maintaining accurate site records, including as-builts - Liaising with subcontractors, designers, and client representatives - Overseeing installation and alignment of debris screens and associated hydraulic structures - Ensuring health,...