Site Engineer

About this Role: A major civil engineering contractor are looking for a Site Engineer to work on a mixture of highway improvement and new road construction projects. Ideally you will have a minimum of 12 months experience and be competent with AutoCAD and setting out using a total station. Typically projects will consist of junction improvements, drainage upgrades and new traffic layouts for local authorities as well as Section 278 & 38 works, spine roads and infrastructure for private sector clients. On each project you'll have the support from a Site Manager and General Foreman to ensure work is completed to programme and specification with their large directly employed workforce. Duties include: *Setting out roads, earthworks and drainage with surveying equipment *Manage all engineering activity providing direction to the direct workforce and subcontractors *Quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications *Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement *Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification *Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations *Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD The business offers outstanding internal training and the opportunity to earn further education to progress your career goals whether that's in engineering or management. About the Company/Client/Project: A major civil engineering contractor with a strong presence within rail and infrastructure self-delivering one-off projects up to £70 million. They are currently turning over circa £250 million across the South of England for Highways England, Network Rail, private sector clients and local authorities - they have also secured work on the Routes to Market framework. They have a strong presence in the South West and will offer future regional work. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK