Site engineer

CV-LibrarykentcontractPosted: 15 July 2026
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Site Engineer – Roads & Structures

📍 Kent / South East England

💷 Competitive Rate (Inside IR35)

⏳ Long-Term Major Infrastructure Project

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor delivering major highways and structures works across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects involving roads, bridges, retaining walls, drainage, earthworks, and reinforced concrete structures.

The Role

Setting out and surveying for highways and structural works

Managing subcontractors and ensuring work is delivered to programme

Producing and reviewing QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built records

Supporting Site Managers and Section Engineers with day-to-day delivery

Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with project specifications

Coordinating drainage, earthworks, concrete, steelwork, and road construction activities

Requirements

Previous experience as a Site Engineer on major civil engineering projects

Strong background in both roads/highways and structures

Proficient using Leica, Trimble, GPS, and Total Station equipment

Experience with QA processes, ITPs, RAMS, permits, and site documentation

Knowledge of drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, bridges, and retaining structures

CSCS Card essential

SMSTS and First Aid desirable

Project Experience Desirable

National Highways schemes

M20, M2, M25, A2, A249 or similar major road projects

Bridge construction and structural works

Major infrastructure, rail, airport, or highways projects

What's on Offer?

✅ Long-term contract opportunity

✅ Work with a Tier 1 contractor on a flagship infrastructure scheme

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