Site Engineer
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 10% pension. 10% car |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B92 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1427389_1752743371 |
Summary
Job Title: Site Engineer (Civil Engineering) Permanent
Salary: £40,000
Location: B92, UK
Project Type: Major Infrastructure (Utilities, and Groundworks)
Overview:
This client is seeking an experienced Site Engineer with a background in civil engineering, particularly in roads, utilities, and groundworks, to join their team on a major infrastructure project in the Midlands.
The ideal candidate will possess tier two experience or HS2 experience and have a proven track record in site engineering, particularly in the civil engineering discipline, with a focus on roadworks, utility installations, and groundworks.
Client:
The client is a leading construction company known for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors in the UK. They offer a supportive, forward thinking work environment with strong investment in employee development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Roadworks & Utilities: Manage the execution of road construction, drainage systems, utility installations, and groundworks as part of the infrastructure project.
- Surveying & Setting Out: Perform accurate surveying and setting out of the site to ensure the project aligns with design plans and specifications. Ensure the correct use of surveying equipment.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct site inspections and quality checks to ensure that the work meets project requirements and is compliant with relevant standards and regulations.
- Health & Safety: Ensure the project complies with health and safety regulations, and manage safety on-site, conducting risk assessments, and implementing safe working practices.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, and other site engineers to coordinate project activities and ensure smooth site operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience as a Site Engineer, with a focus on roads, utilities, and groundworks on major infrastructure projects or transferable projects.
- Tier Two Experience: Demonstrable experience in a tier two contractor role, managing site activities on similar-scale projects.
- Qualifications: A degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in using surveying equipment, setting out tools, and relevant software such as AutoCAD, and project management tools.
- Health & Safety Knowledge: Thorough understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations and practices.
- Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders including project managers, subcontractors, and other engineers.
- Problem Solving: Ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to the project.
- Location: Based in the Midlands with the most Northern site being Lichfield and most Southern Kenilworth.
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience in Infrastructure Projects: Previous involvement in major infrastructure projects is highly desirable, especially in roadworks and utilities installation.
- CSCS Card: A valid CSCS card (or equivalent) is required.
Benefits:
- Long-term, stable position with a four-year project duration
- £30 - £40,000 salary
- 10% Pension Contribution
- £6,000 car allowance
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project with career progression opportunities
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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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