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Site Engineer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

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

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