12th November, 2026
Site Engineer – Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Location: Yorkshire / North East (Project Dependent)
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are working with an established civil engineering contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to join their growing infrastructure division.
The business delivers a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Yorkshire, the North East and surrounding areas, working on schemes including highways, public realm improvements, flood alleviation, bridge construction and active travel infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Site Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with site teams and playing an important role in the successful delivery of civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out accurate setting out and surveying activities across a variety of civil engineering projects.
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure works are delivered to the required standards.
- Provide technical guidance and engineering support to site teams, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
- Maintain accurate site records, engineering documentation and as-built drawings.
- Liaise with clients, consultants and site management teams to resolve technical queries and ensure smooth project delivery.
- Assist with site measurements and provide supporting information to commercial teams for valuations and reporting.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure works are completed in accordance with programme requirements and design specifications.
- Support the wider site management team, including providing short-term management cover when required.
- Promote high standards of workmanship, safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience & Qualifications We are looking for a Site Engineer with a solid background in civil engineering who is confident working across a range of infrastructure projects.
Ideally, you will have: - Previous experience working as a Site Engineer or Civil Engineer within a civil engineering or infrastructure environment.
- Experience in setting out and surveying on construction sites.
- A minimum HND qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
- A good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and engineering procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements and quality management procedures.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using LSS or N4CE surveying software would be advantageous.
Experience working on highways, bridges, drainage, flood alleviation, public realm or general civil engineering projects would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer? - The opportunity to join a well-established and respected civil engineering contractor.
- A varied workload across interesting infrastructure and civil engineering schemes.
- A supportive working environment with an experienced delivery team.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested? If you're an experienced
Site Engineer with a background in civil engineering and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the position and the projects involved.
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