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Job Posted: 3 minutes ago

Salary: £ 480 - 490 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Site Engineer - Highways

Location: Highways Project
 Rate: £490 per day PAYE Umbrella
 Contract: 1 month holiday cover, with potential for extension
 Proposed End Date: 25/09/2026
 Start: ASAP 
We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a highways project on an initial 1-month holiday cover contract, with potential for extension. 
The successful candidate will be responsible for site engineering control and implementation of works, including setting out, quality control, site records, progress monitoring and supporting the wider site team.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out from primary control using level, EDM and GPS.
Reading and interpreting drawings, schedules, specifications and contract documentation.
Producing setting-out sketches and maintaining survey equipment.
Contributing to the production and briefing of Permits to Dig.
Producing Task Briefing Sheets and supporting site safety briefings and inspections.
Supporting hazard identification and the development of Safe Systems of Work.
Producing as-built drawings and records for completed works.
Completing Quality Check Sheets and supporting handover documentation.
Maintaining accurate daily diaries, photographs and records of site discussions.
Measuring actual materials used and reconciling against theoretical quantities.
Monitoring and recording weekly progress against programme.
Producing accurate daily records of labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and outputs.
Completing weekly measures, material take-offs and schedules.
Identifying and accurately recording additional works.
Supporting the wider engineering and construction team to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working as a Site Engineer, ideally within highways or civil engineering.
Strong setting-out experience using Level, EDM and GPS.
Good understanding of Permit to Dig systems.
Ability to read and understand drawings, schedules and specifications.
Understanding of construction tolerances and Activity Control Plans.
Experience producing as-builts and detailed handover documentation.
Ability to take off and schedule material quantities accurately.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to take ownership of tasks and work on own initiative.
Current CSCS Card.
Current UK driving licence.
Flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights where required.

Contract Details

£490 per day PAYE Umbrella
1-month holiday cover
Potential for extension
Proposed end date: 25/09/2026
ASAP start
Highways project
Immediate interview and start available
If you are an experienced Site Engineer with strong setting-out, quality and site engineering experience and are available for an immediate start, please apply now for immediate consideration

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