Site Engineer

Northumberland, UK Construction | Engineering | Setting Out Job Role: Site Engineer Industry: Data Centre Contract: 6 Months I am looking for a Site Engineer to join a large scale data centre project in the north-east…

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Contract type Contract
Posted 22 October 2026

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Northumberland, UK

Construction | Engineering | Setting Out

Job Role: Site Engineer

Industry: Data Centre

Contract: 6 Months

I am looking for a Site Engineer to join a large scale data centre project in the north-east of the UK. You will play a key role in ensuring works are set out accurately, safely and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

* Setting out foundations, groundworks, RC structures and external works

* Establishing grid lines, benchmarks and control points

* Using Total Station and GPS/GNSS equipment

* Checking line, level and tolerances

* Producing as-built surveys and QA records

* Working closely with Site Managers, subcontractors and design teams

* Coordinating engineering works across site

* Drainage, chamber installations and underground experience

Requirements

* UK right to work

* Previous Setting-Out or Site Engineering experience

* Strong surveying and setting-out skills

* Groundworks, foundations and RC experience

* Ability to read construction drawings

* Experience with Total Station and Leica

* Mission critical experience preferred

Profiles local to the area are highly desirable

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