Site Engineer

Posted 09 December 2025
Salary £300 - £400/day Long Term
Start Date 12-01-2025
LocationLeicester
Job type Contract
Job Duration7 Months
Discipline Site EngineerHighways
ReferenceSite Engineer - Leicester

Job description

​We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure scheme in Leicester. This role is well-suited to an engineer with strong setting-out capability, experience working on live highways projects, and the ability to support site delivery teams to maintain programme and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting out for highways works including drainage, earthworks, kerbs, paving and associated structures

  • Managing QA documentation, site records and as-built information

  • Supporting site management with technical queries and design coordination

  • Ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with programme

  • Liaising with subcontractors, designers and the wider delivery team

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways or major civils projects

  • Proficiency with GPS, total station and digital setting-out software

  • Strong understanding of highways specifications and quality requirements

  • CSCS card essential; SSSTS/SMSTS desirable

  • Ability to commit to the full 7-month duration

How to Apply
Please send your CV and contact details to register your interest. Early applications are encouraged due to the January start date.