Site Engineer

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.  

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We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join our Construction Solutions UK Projects team for a major highway scheme in Bromsgrove. You will carry out surveying, setting out, and engineering control for construction activities, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications, safety standards, and customer requirements. You will maintain clear records for project handover and support smooth delivery from start to finish.

In this role, you will undertake accurate setting out, interpret drawings and specifications, and provide engineering support to the project team. You will ensure works are delivered safely, within environmental guidelines, and to the highest quality standards. Responsibilities will include preparing risk assessments and method statements, maintaining site records such as diaries and as-built documents, conducting quality checks, and assisting in the production of handover documentation.

You will hold a relevant industry qualification in Construction or Civil Engineering and possess a CSCS card. Experience delivering major civil engineering or highway projects is essential, with strong skills in setting out techniques, use of robotic total stations, and IT competency, including MS Office and AutoCAD. Knowledge of NEC contracts and highways specifications is desirable.

You will have excellent communication, organisational skills, and a proactive, results-driven approach. You should be flexible, safety-focused, and committed to quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

•             A salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

•             Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%

•             Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary

•             25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays

•             Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

•             Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)

•             Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification