Site Engineer

Site Engineer - Major Civils / Earthworks Location: Middlesbrough Contract: 6 Months Salary/Rate: Up to 450 p/d Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in…

Inside IR35 Construction
Pay rate £400 – £450/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 September 2026

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Site Engineer - Major Civils / Earthworks

Location: Middlesbrough
Contract: 6 Months
Salary/Rate: Up to 450 p/d Inside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in Middlesbrough, supporting the delivery of earthworks, civils and roadworks.

This is a great opportunity for a Site Engineer with strong setting out and major infrastructure experience to join a busy delivery team and play a key role in the successful delivery of the works.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engineering and setting-out activities across earthworks, civils, roadworks and service installations.

Carry out accurate setting out and surveying, working from engineering drawings and specifications.

Support and mentor junior Site Engineers, ensuring high standards of engineering and site delivery.

Manage Permit-to-Dig activities, including CAT & Genny use and safe excavation practices.

Review drawings, identify issues and raise Technical Queries / Field Change Requests where required.

Assist with QA processes, inspections, NCRs and maintaining quality records.

Produce and manage 3-4 week look-ahead programmes, coordinating labour, plant and materials.

Maintain accurate site diaries and engineering records.

Work closely with the wider site team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

About You:

Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major civils/infrastructure projects.

Strong experience in earthworks, associated civils and roadworks.

Confident with setting out, surveying and interpreting engineering drawings.

Experience with Permit-to-Dig and CAT & Genny.

Good understanding of QA, ITPs, inspections and NCRs.

Experience with short-term planning and look-ahead programmes.

SMSTS and CAT & Genny training desirable/required.

Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or degree.

Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor engineers and work effectively with site teams and subcontractors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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