Site Engineer

Posted 09 January 2026
Salary £400 - 450 per day
LocationBicester
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000063493

Job description

Are you a Site Engineer with proven experience working in highways or rail on drainage or earthworks packages?

Location: Oxfordshire
Duration: 6 months (1-2 years worth of work)
Rate: £400 - £450/day (depending on experience)
IR35: Inside via umbrella

Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Engineer with strong earthworks, drainage or structures experience to join their team.

This would suit a Site Engineer with proven above experience on the UK transport infrastructure.

As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting construction operations on site, managing junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Setting out and overseeing works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
  • Managing and coordinating subcontractors
  • Resolving technical issues in liaison with the senior engineering team
  • Assisting with short-term planning, progress reporting, resource planning, and cost control
  • Ensuring site teams have the correct and up-to-date information to carry out their duties


Requirements:

  • HNC or degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Proven Site Engineering experience on earthworks, drainage or structure packages.
  • Strong setting out experience on ideally a major project.


To avoid missing out this long-term contract on a major civil engineering project, please submit your CV and then contact Amy at Carrington West