Site Engineer

Carmichaels are seeking a Site Engineer with Earthworks, Highways or Structures experience to work on the HS2 project in Northamptonshire. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists…

Contract type Contract
Posted 2 October 2026

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About this contract

Carmichaels are seeking a Site Engineer with Earthworks, Highways or Structures experience to work on the HS2 project in Northamptonshire.

The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations. 

You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.

Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

About The Candidate

HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE).

You must hold a CSCS - White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor

Previous highways or Structures experience is essential

Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.

You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle

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