Site Engineer
CV-LibraryRedcar, Redcar and ClevelandpermanentPosted: 6 October 2026
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This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex underground civil engineering works, including the construction of a launch shaft and timber heading tunnel.
Answering to the Senior Engineers
As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for:
* Setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis
* Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy
* Ensuring that quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with Client specification
* Providing engineering support to ensure any technical problems are overcome
* Conducting pre-start site surveys
* Ensuring a timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects, working closely with the Project Manager and installation teams
* Operating and promoting a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
* Site calibration checks
* Assisting in resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
To be successful in this position, the Site Engineer must have:
* Have previously worked on Civils Projects
* Have a proven track record of setting out on civil engineering projects
* Possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety and legal regulations
* A valid CSCS card
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with site-based team and Clients
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Proven troubleshooting skills
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex underground civil engineering works, including the construction of a launch shaft and timber heading tunnel.
Answering to the Senior Engineers
As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for:
* Setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis
* Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy
* Ensuring that quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with Client specification
* Providing engineering support to ensure any technical problems are overcome
* Conducting pre-start site surveys
* Ensuring a timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects, working closely with the Project Manager and installation teams
* Operating and promoting a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
* Site calibration checks
* Assisting in resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
To be successful in this position, the Site Engineer must have:
* Have previously worked on Civils Projects
* Have a proven track record of setting out on civil engineering projects
* Possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, Health & Safety and legal regulations
* A valid CSCS card
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with site-based team and Clients
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Proven troubleshooting skills