Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Posted Today by RTL Group Ltd

£400 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Thorpe on the Hill, City and Borough of Leeds

Summary: The Site Engineer role involves overseeing Section 278 highway works in Thorpe on the Hill, focusing on quality assurance and subcontractor coordination. The position offers a 6-month contract with an immediate start for candidates with relevant experience in highway construction. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with local authority standards while managing daily site activities. This role is ideal for those looking to contribute to a key highway project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out and surveying for highway works
  • Managing subcontractors on site as Site Engineer
  • Ensuring all highway works meet required standards and tolerances
  • QA documentation and as-built records
  • Liaising with the project team and local highway authority
  • Overseeing daily site activities as Site Engineer

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on Section 278 highway projects
  • Strong knowledge of highway construction and specifications
  • Competent with GPS and Total Station equipment
  • CSCS card
  • Ability to start ASAP

Salary (Rate): £400 daily

City: Thorpe on the Hill

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a Section 278 highway works scheme in Thorpe on the Hill. This is a strong opportunity for a capable Site Engineer to secure 6 months’ work on a key highway project with an immediate start available.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering Section 278 highway works tied to a live development interface. The successful Site Engineer will oversee setting out, quality assurance, and coordination of subcontractors to ensure all highway elements are completed safely and in line with local authority standards.

This Site Engineer role requires previous experience delivering S278 highway schemes, with a solid understanding of specifications, permits, and working within an operational highway environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting out and surveying for highway works
  • Managing subcontractors on site as Site Engineer
  • Ensuring all highway works meet required standards and tolerances
  • QA documentation and as-built records
  • Liaising with the project team and local highway authority
  • Overseeing daily site activities as Site Engineer

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on Section 278 highway projects
  • Strong knowledge of highway construction and specifications
  • Competent with GPS and Total Station equipment
  • CSCS card
  • Ability to start ASAP

What’s on Offer

  • £350–£400 per day (depending on experience)
  • 6 months’ contract work
  • Immediate start
  • Section 278 highway scheme in Thorpe on the Hill

If you are a Site Engineer with solid highway experience looking for your next 6-month contract, apply now to secure your place on this Section 278 project.