Site Engineer - Highways
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, TQ11AQ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4764818_1769445637 |
Summary
Your new company
A well‑established highways contractor is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of major and minor highways schemes across the East Midlands. The role will involve providing technical engineering support on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in accordance with highways standards and project requirements.Reporting to the Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting daily engineering operations and assisting with the development of junior engineers within the project team.Your new role
- Support the preparation and implementation of highway‑specific construction documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, task briefings, and environmental controls.
- Implement and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) in line with highways specifications, ensuring inspections, hold points, and quality records are completed and maintained.
- Provide engineering input to resolve technical issues related to highways works, including earthworks, drainage, pavements, kerbing, and associated infrastructure.
- Carry out setting‑out activities for highways construction works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and permitted tolerances.
- Maintain and regularly check site control points, benchmarks, and datums, ensuring surveying equipment is calibrated, certified, and correctly logged.
- Ensure site operatives and subcontractors fully understand setting‑out information, drawings, and construction requirements relevant to highways activities.
- Prepare and issue sketches, technical clarifications, and setting‑out information to support site teams and maintain clear communication.
- Support the implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems, promoting safe working practices in a live highways environment.
- Assist with technical change management, including design amendments, subcontractor technical reviews, and updates to construction methodologies.
- Complete daily site diaries, progress updates, and engineering records in line with project controls requirements.
- Provide technical information to support the accurate procurement of highways materials, plant, and specialist services.
- Assist the Site Agent with procurement activities and coordination of materials and services.
- Support, mentor, and assist with the development of junior engineers on site.
What you'll need to succeed
- A minimum of three years' experience working as a Site Engineer on highways or infrastructure projects.
- Good working knowledge of highways specifications, standards, and construction processes.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements within a highways construction environment.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time‑critical activities effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with site teams, subcontractors, and management.
- Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role.
- Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work on a range of highways and infrastructure schemes.
- Competitive salary or day rate, dependent on experience.
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive project and management structure
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