Housing Site Engineer

Posted 22 May 2026
LocationEssex
Job type Contract
Discipline Site Engineer

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Housing Site Engineer for a long-term residential development project in Essex, offering approximately 12 months of continuous work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy civil engineering and groundworks team delivering large-scale housing infrastructure works.

Duties Will Include:

  • Setting out for:

    • Roads and highways

    • Drainage works

    • Services and utilities

    • Foundations and associated infrastructure

  • QA and as-built surveys

  • Checking line and level

  • Producing and maintaining site records

  • Liaising with site management and subcontractors

  • Ensuring works are completed to specification and programme

Requirements:

  • Previous experience on housing or residential infrastructure projects

  • Strong setting out experience

  • Competent using GPS and robotic total station equipment

  • CSCS card

  • Engineering qualification preferred

Ability to work independently and manage workload