Site Engineer (Quality) - National Highways SDF | Wakefield
Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career? As a Site Engineer (Quality), you'll play a vital role in delivering key infrastructure projects across the UK, contributing to the prestigious National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF).
Why this opportunity stands out
This role offers the chance to work on nationally significant highways schemes that enhance the UK's road network. The position is based in Wakefield and sits within a high-performing team delivering works under the National Highways SDF . The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and technical excellence. There is a strong emphasis on career progression, training, and achieving professional chartership.
What you'll be doing
As a Site Engineer (Quality), you will ensure that all aspects of scheme delivery meet the required standards of safety, quality, and compliance. You'll be closely involved in documentation management, stakeholder communication, and on-site coordination to keep projects running efficiently and effectively.
You will:
·Assist in producing and managing site documentation including ITPs, CPPs, RAMS reviews, permits and material approvals.
·Support commercial teams with take-offs and Early Warning Notices (EWNs).
·Liaise with Principal Designers during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
·Assist Agents with programming and delivery of schemes.
·Manage and coordinate subcontractors on site under the direction of Agents or Project Managers.
·Submit Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) using CEMAR.
·Ensure scheme documentation is completed and closed out accurately.
·Use AutoCAD for site layouts and mark-ups.
·Maintain comprehensive digital records using MS Office Suite.
What you'll bring
The ideal candidate will have experience within highways or civil infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of quality assurance and documentation management. They will be commercially aware, technically capable, and confident in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Essential attributes include:
·Experience working on highways or civil infrastructure schemes.
·Sound knowledge of quality assurance and compliance processes.
·Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
·Familiarity with CEMAR or similar project management platforms.
·Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Qualifications
·Essential: HNC/HND in Construction and the Built Environment (Civils Pathway).
·Desirable: Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
·Desirable: CSCS card and SMSTS - full support will be provided to obtain relevant site-based competencies if required.
Salary and benefits
·Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
·Car allowance.
·Contractual annual bonus plus discretionary bonus.
·Employer pension contributions.
·Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
·Supported professional chartership scheme.
Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their career growth, supported by an experienced leadership team and clear routes for advancement.
If you're driven by quality, take pride in precision, and want to play an active role in delivering nationally important infrastructure, this role offers the ideal platform to develop and progress your engineering career.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
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