Site Engineer

Location: Banwell, Somerset, England
Salary: £400 - 450 per day
Category
Highways
Sector: Rail and Transportation
Contract type Contract
Consultant: Joe Lunt

Site Engineer - Highways

Site Engineer | Banwell, Somerset | £450 per shift | Long-Term Contract

We’re currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways and civil engineering project in Banwell, Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure scheme requiring expertise in drainage, setting out, and quality assurance.

Working alongside an established site team, you’ll play a key role in delivering a complex highways package, supporting both site operations and technical assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out accurate setting out for highways and civil engineering works.
Support the delivery of approximately 7km of drainage works, including installations at depths ranging from 1m to 5m.
Set out carrier pipes and filter drainage systems in line with project requirements.
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with design specifications and quality standards.
Assist with QA documentation, inspections, and records.
Work closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, and operational teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
Utilise robotic total stations and AutoCAD for setting out and engineering activities.
Support temporary works coordination and implementation where required.
Essential Experience
Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on highways and civil engineering projects.
Strong setting out experience.
Experience delivering drainage packages.
Knowledge of highways construction, kerbing, and associated infrastructure works.
Good understanding of quality assurance processes and site documentation.
Competent in the use of robotic total stations.
AutoCAD experience.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a site team.

Qualifications