Site Engineer

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and professional Site Engineer to join a major highway infrastructure project in Penrith, Cumbria. This initiative involves the development of a dual carriageway, with a specific focus on complex earthworks and drainage infrastructure for the A66 scheme. Due to project requirements, we are looking for candidates who are available to start immediately.

• Lead and oversee site operations, managing both direct labour and subcontracted teams.
• Execute precise setting out, conduct dimensional checks, and maintain rigorous survey records.
• Perform quality assurance tasks, including compaction testing and volume take-offs.
• Develop essential documentation, including Works Package Plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations on-site.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineering staff while maintaining accurate daily site diaries.

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Site Engineer with a Tier 1 contractor, specifically in highways.
• Valid UK driving licence, CSCS card, and SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Advanced technical ability in reading engineering drawings and managing site logistics.

• Contract Type: 3 month contract with the potential for extension
• Salary: up to £440 per day (Umbrella rate, inside IR35)
• Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Given the urgent nature of this project, we are moving quickly to fill this position. If you possess the necessary expertise, we invite you to apply without delay. Please submit your application today or call Becky directly on [phone removed]

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

civils/structural

qualifications

CSCS

education

BSc civil engineering