Site Engineer

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways project in Cheshire, working on a busy section of the Motorway. This is a night shift position supporting the delivery of critical highways infrastructure works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built information.
• Managing quality assurance processes and completing relevant inspections and test plans (ITPs).
• Supporting site management with daily planning and coordination of works.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are maintained at all times.
• Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors and the client team.
• Monitoring progress and reporting any issues that may impact programme delivery.
• Assisting with temporary works, traffic management and highway construction activities.
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with National Highways and project requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on highways, roads or infrastructure projects.
• Competent in setting out using GPS and total station equipment.
• Strong understanding of QA documentation and site records.
• Ability to work independently on night shifts.
• CSCS Card essential.
• SMSTS or SSSTS desirable.
• NRSWA qualification advantageous.
• Experience working on live highways schemes is highly desirable.

Contract Details

• Start Date: 26th October
• Finish Date (Phase 1): 18th December
• Return Date: 4th January
• Finish Date (Phase 2): 29th January
• Extension: Potential for one engineer to remain on the project through to the end of March.