Highways Site Engineer – Roads & Infrastructure Setting Out

Highways Site Engineer – Roads & Infrastructure Setting Out

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Carrington West

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join us as a Site Engineer, working on exciting highways projects in Colchester.
  • Company: Dynamic company focused on infrastructure and roadworks.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, outside IR35 contract, and flexible working hours.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth with a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on essential infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in highways engineering, setting out, and knowledge of industry standards.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Site Engineer required for highways works in Colchester!

You will be working predominantly over day shifts, covering all aspects of highways site engineering and setting-out. This includes infrastructure, roads and sewers, drainage, earthworks, kerbing and reinforced concrete works.

As Site Engineer you will be tasked with:

  • Liaising with the project team to ensure the project is delivered to a high quality and on time
  • Offering guidance and direction to more junior members of the team
  • Setting out of roads, earthworks, sewers and reinforced concrete structures
  • Scanning for services and using CAT and Genny to locate underground utilities
  • Keeping daily records of site activities

You will also hold:

  • Knowledge and experience of Highways standards and procedures
  • Experience across infrastructure, roads and sewers projects
  • Strong setting-out experience
  • Reinforced concrete experience
  • Competency in scanning for services (CAT and Genny)
  • Knowledge and experience of high-speed road projects and setting out engineering
  • Experience working for a major highways contractor
  • Experience with road works, drainage works & 278 works
  • SMSTS - desirable

This role is looking for a Site Engineer to start within the next 2 weeks.

If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs 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 job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years.

Highways Site Engineer – Roads & Infrastructure Setting Out employer: Carrington West

Carrington West is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on improving residential environments in Harlow, team members benefit from competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the community. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and supports professional advancement, making it an attractive place for experienced project managers looking to make a difference.

Carrington West

Contact Details:

Carrington West Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Highways Site Engineer – Roads & Infrastructure Setting Out

Highways Standards and Procedures
Setting Out
Infrastructure Experience
Roads and Sewers Projects
Reinforced Concrete Works
Scanning for Services (CAT and Genny)
Daily Record Keeping