Your newpany
You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.
Your new role
As a Site Engineer, you will play a pivotal role supporting the Section Engineer and Site Management team on a £35m section of the project. This is a hands-on, site-based position suited to an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in precision, quality and teamwork.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Setting out and site surveying works with accuracy and consistency
2. Reviewing drawings, specifications and quantities to identify and resolve issues early
3. Planning site activities and coordinating materials with procurement teams
4. Liaising with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain programme momentum
5. Supervising site labour and ensuring works meet quality and safety standards
6. Maintaining detailed site records including diaries, quality documentation and test results
7. Supporting health, safety and environmentalpliance across the site
8. Assisting the Site Manager and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
This role offers excellent exposure toplex civil engineering works and the opportunity to influence delivery on a major highways and infrastructure scheme.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:
9. Proven experience as a Site Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages
10. Experience using AutoCAD, GPS and modern surveying equipment
11. Strong setting out and surveying skills
12. Excellentmunication and coordination abilities
13. CSCS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
14. 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
15. Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
16. Private medical cover
17. Life assurance
18. Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
19. Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
20. Retail and lifestyle discounts
21. Enhanced family-friendly benefits
22. Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects
23. Industry-recognised training and development programmes
24. Supportive and collaborative work environment
25. Exposure to a major, high-impact project
26. Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.