What does a site engineer do?
Site engineers play a key role in the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects, acting as the link between technical design and on-site implementation. Typically employed within sectors such as highways, rail, water, and utilities, they are responsible for setting out, surveying, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the construction process.
A successful site engineer will possess strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, excellent communication skills for liaising with subcontractors and consultants, and a sound understanding of health and safety standards. With the increasing focus on sustainable construction, site engineer jobs involve ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and contribute to efficient project delivery. This role is foundational in the built environment and offers clear progression into senior engineering and project management positions.
How much do site engineers earn?
A graduate site engineer will earn an average salary of £30,000 per year, increasing to £40,000 for a standard site engineer role, and up to £55,000 for a senior site engineer.
For contract roles, a site engineer will earn around £400 per day, increasing to £450 for a senior site engineer job.
What industries do site engineers work in?
Carrington West recruits site engineers for contract and permanent roles in highways and infrastructure, rail, water, wastewater and utilities. |
You can use the link below to search for site engineer jobs with leading private and public sector organisations all over the UK through Carrington West's job search.