Loop Engineer – Greater London & Southeast
UK‑Leading Highways Technology & Infrastructure Provider!
PAYE £40,000 basic with up to £56,000 including Shift Allowance & Overtime, Long‑Term Framework Work, Nights & Weekends work Available
Benefits: Company Vehicle + Fuel card, 25 Days Holiday (+BH), Pension, Training & Development, Private Healthcare Options, Gym/Weight‑Loss Subsidy, Death in Service, Mobile Phone Allowance.
The Opportunity
We’re supporting a major Highways Technology & Civil Engineering provider as they expand their Loop Engineering & Detection Installation team across Greater London and the South East.
This is a stable, long‑term role working on a prestigious national framework — with excellent earning potential thanks to regular overtime, shift uplift, and consistent workflow across the M25 and wider network.
You’ll be carrying out loop installation, repair, fault‑finding, and reinstatement works using hot bitumen, micro‑trenching, and specialist detection technologies. You’ll also work with a range of plant and equipment including saws, breakers, diggers, and reinstatement tools.
Full training, development, and progression pathways are provided, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced/ senior Highways Operative or Loop Engineer looking for long‑term security and a strong annual income.
The Role
As a Loop Engineer, you will:
Carry out loop installation, repair, and replacement works across the M25 and South East
Complete diagnostic fault‑finding on traffic signal detection systems
Install magnetometers, micro‑trenched loops, and associated technology
Operate diesel, petrol, and electric floor saws
Undertake hot bitumen, hot/cold tarmac, and reinstatement works
Use hand‑held and driven breakers, compaction plates, and vibrating rollers
Operate micro/mini diggers and complete manual excavation using insulated tools
Install temporary barriers and traffic/pedestrian segregation
Ensure all works meet Highways England’s Safety, Customer, and Delivery imperatives
Maintain high‑quality workmanship and smooth handover documentation
Work nights, weekends, and on live networks when required
Support internal and client audits to drive continuous improvement
Experience Required for Loop Engineer
You must have experience in highways, civil engineering, or traffic technology works, ideally involving:
Loop installation, repair, or reinstatement
Traffic signal detection systems
Highway maintenance or technology installation
Use of saws, breakers, diggers, and reinstatement equipment
Working on live networks, roadside, or high‑risk environments
Fault‑finding and diagnostic work on detection systems
Loop Engineer Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of highway technology and detection systems
Confident operating plant, tools, and reinstatement equipment
Ability to diagnose and resolve loop and detection faults
Comfortable working nights, weekends, and roadside environments
Strong communication skills and a safety‑first approach
Able to follow technical drawings, method statements, and RAMS
Adaptable and capable of delivering multiple activities
ESSENTIAL Requirements
ECS Card
Street Works (Excavation & Reinstatement)
Full UK Driving Licence (HGV desirable)
5+ years’ experience in highways, civils, or detection works
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and on live networks
Ability to pass a safety‑critical medical
DBS check
Strong written and verbal English
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)Desirable: SSSTS, experience with Highways England frameworks, traffic signals knowledge
If you are interested in the Loop Engineer role or have any questions, please apply with your latest CV and I will give you a call to discuss the next step of your application. Please keep an eye out for my call and SMS once applying.
Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk