Site Engineer

The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major infrastructure, commercial, industrial, residential, and reinforced concrete frame projects across the UK. The company is known for delivering complex groundworks and structural packages for some of the country's leading developers and contractors, with a focus on quality, safety, and technical excellence. This opportunity is based on a major £30 million groundworks and RC frame package in Bristol and offers long-term work for the successful candidate. The Role As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of the project, taking responsibility for setting out, surveying, quality assurance, and technical support across both the groundworks and structural frame elements. You will work closely with site management, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure works are completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with programme requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on large-scale projects and wants to be involved in all stages of construction from groundworks through to frame delivery. Key Responsibilities Carrying out all setting out duties across groundworks and RC frame works Setting out foundations, pile caps, ground beams, drainage, roads, slabs, columns, and structural elements Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built information Managing quality assurance processes and inspection records Reading and interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications Supporting site management teams with technical queries and engineering solutions Monitoring line, level, and dimensional control across the project Coordinating with subcontractors and ensuring works are completed to specification Conducting surveys and assisting with progress reporting where required Requirements Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer on groundworks, civils, or RC frame projects Strong understanding of setting out and surveying procedures Experience working on large commercial, residential, or infrastructure schemes Ability to work independently and manage engineering responsibilities on site Strong communication and organisational skills Essential Qualifications CSCS Card Equipment Survey equipment can be supplied if required, with rates adjusted accordingly. Candidates with their own kit are also encouraged to apply. What’s on Offer Long-term project with excellent continuity of work Major £30 million groundworks and RC frame package Competitive day rate Immediate start available Opportunity to work with a highly respected specialist contractor on a flagship development