Site Engineer – Civil Engineering (Highways)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £65k - £75k + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Pension | Subsidised Private Medical Cover | Life Assurance | 35 Days Annual Leave (including public holidays)
About the Company
My client is a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong presence in the highways and transportation sectors, they’re known for their technical expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to safety and quality. Continued growth has created a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Site Engineer to join their team on a landmark highways development in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
This is an organisation that truly invests in its people — offering professional development, modern project delivery methods, and genuine career progression within a supportive team environment.
The Role
As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of a major new highways project, working closely with the Section Engineer and Site Management team. You’ll be responsible for setting out, surveying, and managing day-to-day engineering activities on site — ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake accurate setting out and surveying duties for all site operations.
* Review technical drawings, quantities, and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
* Plan, coordinate, and schedule work to meet programme deadlines.
* Supervise subcontractors and site labour, ensuring quality and productivity.
* Liaise with consultants, designers, and the wider site team to resolve technical issues.
* Maintain detailed site records and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
* Carry out material testing and ensure surveying instruments are properly calibrated.
* Identify opportunities for improvement and support continuous innovation on site.
* Support the Site and Project Managers in the overall delivery of the project.
About You
Essential:
* Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management (or equivalent).
* Proven experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering.
* Strong setting out and surveying skills using modern equipment (GPS, Total Station, AutoCAD).
* Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
* Valid CSCS card and Health & Safety training.
Desirable:
* Experience working on highways, infrastructure, or major civil engineering schemes.
* First Aid at Work certification.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
* Ability to mentor junior staff and take on leadership responsibility