Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Groundworks

South West (Bristol / Gloucestershire region)
£50,000 – £65,000 + Package
Permanent

I’m currently working with a well-established and growing groundworks contractor to recruit an experienced Site Engineer to join their operational team in the South West.

This business has built a strong reputation for delivering full groundworks packages across a range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare and infrastructure. With a consistent pipeline of secured work and long-standing client relationships, they are continuing to expand and invest in their site teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for the engineering delivery on a range of groundworks projects from initial setting out through to completion.

You’ll be joining a contractor that self-delivers its projects with in-house teams, offering a high level of control, quality, and consistency across all stages of delivery.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for groundworks, drainage, foundations and external works
• Carrying out site surveys and producing as-built records
• Interpreting drawings and technical specifications
• Providing engineering support to site teams and management
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and design
• Managing QA processes and site documentation
• Coordinating with subcontractors and site teams where required
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting progress
• Supporting health, safety and environmental standards on site

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong setting out experience across drainage, foundations and infrastructure
• Competent using surveying equipment (GPS, Total Station)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Experience across sectors such as commercial, education or healthcare
• Knowledge of QA processes and as-built surveys
• SMSTS / SSSTS (or working towards)

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £65,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Holiday + benefits package
• Long-term, stable work with a strong project pipeline
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing contractor

Interested?

If you’re a Site Engineer looking for your next move in the South West, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.