At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage land surveying, site inspections, and coordinate pre-demolition activities on exciting civil engineering projects.
- Company: Join a leading civil engineering firm with a commitment to diversity and equality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Be hands-on in shaping the future of infrastructure while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Site Engineer, strong digital skills, and a full UK Driving Licence.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
- Site Engineer - Land & Earthworks
- Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Pay Rate: Negotiable / Competitive hourly rate
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Site Engineer to join a major civil engineering scheme in Essex.
The project requires an engineer with strong \"boots-on-the-ground\" site presence to manage land possession, condition surveying, and site handovers.
You will be visiting acquired land plots, farms, and properties earmarked for earthworks and demolition, capturing critical baseline conditions, identifying site risks, and coordinating access before major construction activity kicks off.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Inspections & Land
- Condition
Surveys: Walk project land parcels, agricultural plots, and acquired structures; carry out detailed pre-condition surveys using digital photography, video, and written documentation.
- Pre-Demolition Coordination: Inspect properties and assets scheduled for demolition, identifying hazards and liaising with site security and delivery teams to plan safe access.
- Digital Data & Reporting: Upload visual surveys via digital tools (e. g., Open Space) and produce accurate, audit-ready condition reports for land and engineering teams.
- Handover & Reinstatement Tracking: Record accommodation works, operational boundary interfaces, and reinstatement obligations to support commercial recovery and legal compliance.
- Site Support: Assist with on-site investigations, soil testing coordination, and interface between internal site delivery teams and external landowners/occupiers.
- What We\'re Looking For
- Proven track record as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer within civil engineering, highways, utilities, or heavy earthworks.
- Practical site awareness-confident navigating varied ground conditions, farm land, and empty properties safely.
- Strong digital and reporting skills (digital cameras/capture tools, Open Space experience is advantageous, plus MS Office/Excel).
- Excellent attention to detail and clear communication when producing site records and interacting with stakeholders.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential due to travel across land plots).
- Valid CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
- Willingness to undergo standard site compliance screening (medical / D&A check).
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Site Engineer employer: Randstad UK
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