Site Engineer

Job Title: Site Engineer - Earthworks

Location: East Anglia (Followed by potential long-term project in West Midlands)

Pay Rate: £350 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing until January 2027 (with potential extension / secondary project)

About the Role

We are actively seeking an experienced and self-driven Site Engineer with a strong background in earthworks for an immediate start on a major highways and infrastructure scheme in East Anglia.

This contract is set to run through until at least January 2027, with high potential for extensions. Additionally, for candidates willing to lodge/stay away, our client has a major long-term project launching in the West Midlands directly following this placement, offering seamless continuity of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct precise setting out for major earthworks and infrastructure activities.

• Utilize total stations and GPS survey equipment effectively on-site.

• Conduct volumetric surveys and manage machine control systems (Trimble/Tribol experience is highly preferred).

• Collaborate closely with site managers, subcontractors, and earthworks gangs to ensure progress aligns with project specifications.

• Maintain clear site records, quality assurance documentation, and as-built drawings.

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Site Engineer within major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Specialized experience in Earthworks and bulk earthmoving operations.

• Proficiency with Trimble / Trimble Earthworks (Tribol) technology and software is strongly preferred.

• Valid CSCS card (Engineering supervisor or relevant grade).

• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).

• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel or lodge for future projects in the West Midlands.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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