Site Engineer in Northampton

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major civil engineering project on HS2 in the Brackley area. The successful candidate will have strong experience working on earthworks and drainage packages, ideally gained on large-scale infrastructure, highways, rail or heavy civils projects.

You will be responsible for setting out, quality control and providing technical support to the site team, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for earthworks, drainage and associated civil engineering works
• Setting out levels, lines, coordinates and profiles using GPS, total stations and surveying equipment
• Working on bulk earthworks, cut and fill operations, embankments and formation works
• Setting out drainage including pits, manholes, pipelines, culverts and attenuation systems
• Checking drawings, specifications and construction information
• Producing and maintaining accurate as-built records
• Completing site surveys and level checks
• Carrying out quality inspections and ensuring works meet project specifications
• Supporting the preparation and implementation of RAMS and ITPs
• Raising and resolving technical queries
• Liaising with Site Agents, Section Engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and the wider delivery team
• Monitoring subcontractor works and checking completed works against drawings
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering
• Strong earthworks and drainage experience
• Experience setting out on major civils or infrastructure projects
• Confident using GPS and total station surveying equipment
• Good understanding of construction drawings, levels and specifications
• Experience producing as-built records and quality documentation
• Knowledge of RAMS, ITPs and site quality procedures
• Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements
• Ability to work effectively with site management and subcontractors

Desirable Experience

• Previous HS2 experience
• Major infrastructure, highways or rail experience
• Experience with large-scale bulk earthworks and complex drainage packages
• Civil Engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or Degree
• Relevant CSCS card