Site Engineer
Carmichael UK · Aylesbury, South East
Site Engineer at Carmichael UK, based in Aylesbury, South East, paying £35,000 - £38,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
- Location
- Aylesbury, South East
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
34% below the typical rate for construction & trades
Reference job/site-engineer-10212.aspx
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major HS2 infrastructure project based in Aylesbury. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest civil engineering schemes, delivering a mixture of earthworks, drainage, highways, utilities, reinforced concrete structures and associated infrastructure works.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, setting out, quality control and delivery of construction activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting out for earthworks, drainage, structures, highways and infrastructure works.
- Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
- Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built information.
- Managing and reviewing subcontractor works on site.
- Carrying out quality assurance checks and maintaining inspection and test plans (ITPs).
- Preparing risk assessments, method statements and permits to work.
- Supporting the Site Agent and Section Engineer with daily site operations.
- Liaising with design teams, surveyors, subcontractors and client representatives.
- Identifying and resolving engineering and construction issues.
- Monitoring health, safety and environmental compliance across work activities.
- Assisting with temporary works coordination and implementation.
- Supporting the delivery team to achieve programme and budget targets.
Requirements
Essential
- Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong setting out experience using GPS, Total Station and AutoCAD.
- Experience delivering multiple aspects of civil engineering works including:
- Earthworks
- Drainage
- Highways
- Utilities
- Reinforced Concrete Structures
- General Infrastructure
- Knowledge of QA processes, ITPs and technical specifications.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
- CSCS Card.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience working on HS2 or other major infrastructure projects.
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
- Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor training.
- First Aid at Work.
- NRSWA or utility experience.
Reference: job/site-engineer-10212.aspx · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 27 Oct 2026 · Listed via Carmichael UK
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