At a Glance
- Tasks: Support delivery of exciting civil engineering projects across the UK.
- Company: Join a well-established contractor known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary around £41,500 plus great benefits and training.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Develop your skills while making a real impact on infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering; previous project experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
My client is looking to appoint an ambitious and motivated Engineer to support the delivery of a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer looking to develop their career within a well-established contractor delivering highways and infrastructure schemes valued between £50k and £5 million.
As an Engineer, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team where you will gain exposure to varied civil engineering projects while developing both technical and professional skills. Salary is dependent on experience, with a salary around £41,500 plus package and additional benefits.
My client has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure and civil engineering projects while investing heavily in employee progression and training. This Engineer role offers long-term career development opportunities within a growing business that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
You will be working alongside experienced operational and commercial teams while contributing to the successful delivery of complex civil engineering schemes.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting site teams with technical engineering duties, quality assurance, setting out and programme delivery across infrastructure and civil engineering works.
- Supporting the delivery of civil engineering schemes valued between £50k and £5 million.
- Carrying out setting out and surveying duties across site activities.
- Producing accurate as-built surveys and technical drawings.
- Assisting with clash detection on construction drawings.
- Identifying underground and existing services confidently.
- Supporting project teams with programme management and milestone tracking.
- Planning and managing setting out activities ahead of follow-on trades.
- Maintaining accurate site records, observations and QA documentation.
- Completing work inspection sheets and ensuring quality standards are maintained.
- Carrying out regular instrument checks and calibration.
- Monitoring material deliveries and reconciling discrepancies.
- Supporting commercial activities including take-offs and material usage records.
- Assisting with weekly programme updates and reporting.
- Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with RAMS and company procedures.
- Promoting health, safety and environmental best practice across site operations.
- Liaising professionally with clients, subcontractors and colleagues on site.
- Supporting innovation and identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and programme delivery.
Skills and Experience Required
- HNC, HND or Degree qualification within Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- CSCS Card.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and basic CAD knowledge.
- Ability to competently set out and survey.
- Understanding of engineering principles and construction activities.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
- Professional and collaborative approach to working relationships.
- Full UK driving licence with minimal points preferred.
- Experience working on highways, drainage or infrastructure schemes (beneficial).
- Understanding of QA documentation and inspection processes (beneficial).
- Knowledge of programme management and commercial reporting (beneficial).
- Ability to identify defective works and implement corrective action (beneficial).
Salary, Package and Benefits
- Salary dependent on experience - around £41,500.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor.
- Exposure to a variety of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Working Pattern and Location
Role will involve site-based work across civil engineering and infrastructure projects, working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams. Seeking an Engineer who is proactive, organised and motivated to develop a long-term career within the infrastructure sector.
