Site Engineer

Lichfield, Staffordshire · £430/day · Contract · Posted 30 October 2026

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to leave your mark on major, large-scale civil projects? We are currently partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the…

Pay rate £430/day
Contract type Contract
Location Lichfield, Staffordshire
Posted 30 October 2026

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About this contract

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to leave your mark on major, large-scale civil projects? We are currently partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future, and we are searching for a dedicated Site Engineer to join their team. This is an outstanding opportunity to secure a highly lucrative contract overseeing critical overbridge, retaining structure, and highways realigning work.

Contract Details

Role: Site Engineer - Structures

Rate: £430 per day

Duration: 02/11/2026 to 30/06/2027

Hours: 40 hours per week (7:30 - 5:30), with weekend work potential

Location: Lichfield

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking site engineering control, setting out, and surveying utilising level, EDM, and GPS techniques

Monitoring project budgets, including plant and labour in use within your section, while collecting on-site data through records and photographs

Managing subcontractors and liaising with other sections to mitigate clashes and ensure a smooth flow of work

Applying for and ensuring all necessary permits are in place before site work commences

Completing Inspection and Test Plans alongside Quality Check Sheets promptly

Developing relevant procedures, approving method statements and risk assessments, and ensuring strict adherence throughout the works

Marking up design drawings to accurately reflect finished work and producing detailed documentation for handover

Regularly liaising with the client and making effective use of document control to distribute information

What We Are Looking For

Qualified to a degree level in civil engineering or equivalent

Proven experience in large-scale civils infrastructure projects

Preferred experience in structural RC works, though strong backgrounds in drainage, highways, and earthworks will also be considered

Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, USR certificate (surface avoidance), and a current driving license

Excellent ability to read drawings, schedule material quantities accurately, and understand specification and contract documents

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and deliver excellence alongside a premier infrastructure team, please apply today to discuss this opportunity further.

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.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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