166 site engineer jobs found in Colchester

Our client, a Medium Sized Civil Engineering Contractor have the need for a Site Engineer to join their team working on a large Infrastructure scheme in just north of Colchester. Works include Groundworks on a major National Grid scheme. Daily duties will include Setting Out Groundworks, Drainage and Concrete works alomg with QA and overseeing Contractors on site. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS certification to your name. You will also have solid Groundworks experience to your name gained with reputable Contractors. In retrun, a top day rate is on offer which is paid under CIS and comes with an immediate start and long term contract which will see you into 2027! This is a top opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

Site Engineer required for highways works in Colchester!   Carrington West are working with a highway's contractor in their search for a Site Engineer to focus on the delivery of highways projects in the region.   Works will be carried out predominantly over day shifts, covering all aspects of highways site engineering and setting-out.   As Site Engineer you will be tasked with: - Liaising with the project team to ensure the project is delivered to a high quality and on time - Offering guidance and direction to more junior members of the team - Setting out of roads, earthworks etc - Keeping daily records of site activities   You will also hold: - A Degree, Bachelors, MSc or HND in Civil Engineering - Knowledge and experience of Highways standards and procedures - Knowledge and experience of high-speed road projects and setting out engineering - Experience working for a major highway's contractor - CSCS qualification - SMSTS/SSSTS & understanding of NRSWA...

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major highways and earthworks project in Colchester. This is a long-term role offering consistent work on a large infrastructure scheme involving roads, drainage, and bulk earthworks. Responsibilities include setting out for highways and drainage works, QA checks, interpreting drawings, maintaining site records, and supporting site delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely and to specification. Requirements: proven experience on highways or civil engineering projects, competent with GPS/total station equipment, CSCS card essential, and strong understanding of earthworks and drainage. This is a solid long-term opportunity on a high-profile project with a strong site team and potential for further work beyond the initial contract. To apply, submit your CV with relevant experience

Site Engineer – Bramford Substation, Ipswich Force Recruitment are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to support a project at Bramford Substation, Ipswich. The successful candidate will support the site team, ensuring works are delivered accurately and in line with programme requirements. Start Date: 27th July 2026 Duration: 10 Weeks Rate: £350–£400 per day Scope of Works: * Car park setting out * ITPs * As-built surveys * General site engineering support Apply with your CV or get in touch using the contact details provided

Site Engineer / Site Manager Location: Wickford Rate: Negotiable based on experience Contract Length: Long-term contract Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) About the Role On behalf of a leading main contractor, we are looking for a Site Engineer for a £55m school rebuild. This is a 3-year masterplan project offering long-term stability in the freelance market. The role is uniquely split as the project progresses. For the first few months, you will hit the ground running on engineering (surveying, QA, setting out, and civils/utilities). As the build develops, you will move into managing the build alongside the existing delivery team. Because this is a live school environment, works will ramp up during off-peak holiday periods, requiring someone adaptable and highly organised. What We Need: Background: Strong civil engineering background with experience in setting out, gridlines, and temporary works. Experience with steel frame structures and civils is highly...

Site Engineer Civil Engineering Essex We’re recruiting a Site Engineer for an excellent regional business delivering projects as a main contractor upwards of £50m. They offer a full design and build solution for major developments building spine roads, roundabouts, pumping stations, bridges and bespoke groundworks packages. They have excellent in-house training facilities and promote from within to create a culture of high standards, real development and opportunity. The Site Engineer will join the project team and be involved with the daily engineering operation of a large civils and groundworks package comprising of new highway works, 278 works, a new road and footbridge with ponds, drainage works and public street furniture. Site Engineer duties: * Setting out and surveying (Total Station & GPS) * Support and mentor degree apprentice and placement engineers * Produce as built drawings in AutoCAD * Quality control throughout construction process and ITP check...

Site Engineer x2 - Major Civil Engineering Project | East Anglia | £400/day CIS We are currently recruiting 2 x Site Engineers for a major civil engineering project based in East Anglia. These roles are ideally suited to experienced Site Engineers with a strong civil engineering background and extensive quality assurance experience. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities Ensure all Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are implemented and followed throughout the project. Carry out and manage all associated quality assurance activities. Coordinate and obtain regular sign-off with SPR at key stages of the works. Maintain accurate quality records and documentation. Work closely with the site team to ensure works are completed safely and to the required standards. Support the successful delivery of the project through...

Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major civils and tunnelling scheme. The project includes tunnelling operations alongside heavy civils activities. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out and surveying works in accordance with design drawings and specifications. * Supporting day-to-day site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards. * Producing and maintaining site records, QA documentation, and as-built information. * Assisting with temporary works coordination and permit systems where required. * Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed at all times on site. * Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * Proven experience working on heavy civils or tunnelling projects * Competent in setting out using GPS and total station equipment * Valid CSCS Card * SMSTS or SSSTS beneficial *...

Civil Site Engineer, Heavy Civils, Thames Water Capital Delivery Location: South East London Contract Type: long-term Rate: Umbrella PAYE - Salary dependent on experience. Help deliver Thames Water's Capital Delivery programme We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support heavy civils construction on a Thames Water Capital Delivery contract in South East London. Works include pipelines, deep drainage, shafts, chambers, reinforced concrete structures, and associated temporary works that improve resilience and environmental performance across the network. This is a long-term opportunity within a busy programme. Water Civil experience are essential. The Role You will provide accurate setting out, engineering control, and quality assurance to keep construction safe, compliant, and on programme. Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Engineer, and framework delivery teams, you will coordinate subcontractors, maintain site records, and manage handover in line...

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Site Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects. Site Engineer responsibilities: * Setting out using total station & GPS. Works include earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Working alongside the project management team. * Site supervision. * Ensuring health and safety compliance. * Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method. * Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site. * Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification. Site Engineer requirements: * Experience with setting out earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Right to work in the UK. * CSCS card - White minimum. * SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable) * CAT & genny * Full UK driving...

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Site Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects. Site Engineer responsibilities: * Setting out using total station & GPS. Works include earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Working alongside the project management team. * Site supervision. * Ensuring health and safety compliance. * Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method. * Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site. * Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification. Site Engineer requirements: * Experience with setting out earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Right to work in the UK. * CSCS card - White minimum. * SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable) * Full UK driving licence. * NG Persons...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major earthworks project. The Role: * Setting out for an earthworks package * QA, inspections and as-built surveys * Maintaining accurate site records and documentation * Working closely with the Site Manager and project team * Ensuring works are completed safely and in line with specifications Requirements: * Previous experience as a Site Engineer on earthworks or civil engineering projects * Proficient in the use of GPS and Total Station equipment * Strong understanding of QA procedures and site documentation * Valid CSCS card * SMSTS and First Aid are desirable * Full UK driving licence preferred If you are available immediately and have the relevant earthworks experience, please apply with your CV or contact me for more information

We are seeking for an experienced site engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a infrastructure package in Crawley. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Surveying using Trimble GPS. * Stabilisation. * Earthworks Quantities. * 3D Modelling. Site Engineer Requirements: * Must have bulk earthworks experience. * Must have strong Groundworks Experience. * Valid CSCS card. * Must have Trimble GPS experience. To apply for this Site Engineer role, please submit your up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a major earthworks enabling package in Hertfordshire. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Suveying for earthworks using a Trimble GPS. * Stabilisiation * Earthworks Quantities * 3D Modelling Site Engineer Requirements: * Previous experience as a site engineer on bulk earthworks projects. * Must have strong technical earthworks knowledge. * Must be able to use Trimble GPS. * 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

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a 12 month contract on a large Sub structure scheme based in Bedford This is a key role on a high-profile project requiring strong technical knowledge and proven experience in delivering works to spec. Works including Pad foundations, drainage & ducting. Role Overview: * Setting out and surveying. * Interpretation of technical drawings and plans * Managing QA documentation and as-builts * Liaising with site management, subcontractors and local authorities * Ensuring works are completed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards Requirements: * Proven experience on similar schemes * Strong setting out skills using Leica/Trimble equipment * Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering * CSCS card and right to work in the UK * SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred) If you're a confident Site Engineer with relevant...

Our client, a top family owned Contractor are currently working on a Central Bus Station, at Terminal 2 at Heathrow on the Landside undertaking works to the change the Bus Station on Consort Road which involves working in the ground, groundworks and Utility Diversion works. They require an Engineer/Surveyor to support these works with duties including Setting Out and Supervision of Contractors on site along with QA and other daily duties. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and MUST hold a minimum of QCF Level 3 qualification in Utilities and Mapping as this is an important part of the role. In return, you will receive an excellent day rate which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract. This is a great opening so if you have the qualifications and experience above, please do get in contact by sending a copy of your CV by email or call Dave on (phone number removed)

Site Engineer – Water Infrastructure Location: Norfolk / Cambridgeshire Border Duration: 12 Weeks (Initial Contract) Start Date: Within 1-2 weeks I'm currently working with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering specialist who are looking to appoint a Site Engineer to support projects on water infrastructure frameworks around the Norfolk / Cambridgeshire border. Key Responsibilities * Setting out and surveying works across water infrastructure projects. * Using GPS equipment to ensure accurate site control and positioning. * Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built information. * Supporting the delivery team to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. * Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and the wider engineering team. Requirements * Previous Site Engineering experience within civil engineering or infrastructure projects. * Proficient in the use of GPS equipment. * Strong setting out...

We have an immediate start available for an experienced Construction Site Engineer. Duties will include but not limited to setting out & performing a quality checking role on a new-build housing sites. You will be site based and form part of the team overseeing the setting out of roads, sewers, foundations and associated works, so previous experience and a proven track record in this position is essential. * Previous setting out experience * Hold a valid CSCS card * Experience using a variety of setting out equipment * Be available to start asap Job Type: Full-time Schedule: * 10 hour shift Experience: * setting out: 5 years (preferred)

We are currently seeking a committed and proactive Site Engineer to join a residential housing development project in Peterborough. Due to an increased workload, the client requires an immediate addition to the team and is looking for a reliable, stable individual who can take full ownership of their responsibilities from day one. Role Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for all on-site setting out duties, supporting the delivery of infrastructure and groundwork packages across the development. Key Responsibilities * Setting out for drainage works * Setting out for hard and soft landscaping * Producing and managing RFI submissions * Liaising with site management and subcontractors * Ensuring works are delivered accurately and in accordance with design information * Using FieldView for site documentation, reporting, and quality assurance * Supporting as-built records and site QA processes Required Skills & Experience * Proven...

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