New Advert in North London

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive
Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a growing project team delivering highways and civil engineering works across North London. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme and specification.

This position is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in highways, road construction, junction improvements, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, and urban infrastructure projects.

• Supporting the delivery of highways schemes including carriageways, footways, kerbing, drainage, signage, street lighting, and associated infrastructure.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Maintaining accurate site records, quality documentation, and project reporting.
• Conducting quality inspections and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Assisting with temporary works, utility coordination, permits, and traffic management arrangements.
• Identifying and resolving engineering and technical issues on site.
• Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, Section Engineers, commercial teams, and client representatives.
• Monitoring progress against programme and supporting the planning of upcoming works.
• Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme constraints.

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer within the civil engineering or highways sector.
• Significant experience delivering highways infrastructure projects.
• Experience with road construction, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, kerbing, pavements, and public realm works.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of highways standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• NRSWA qualification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience.
• Experience working on local authority, National Highways, or major infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and technically competent engineer with a strong understanding of highways construction methodologies. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple work fronts, coordinating subcontractors, and working collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure safe and successful project outcomes.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile highways and infrastructure projects across North London.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to complex civil engineering and transport infrastructure schemes.