Site Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire

Job Title:

Site Engineer - Major Highway Development

Location:

Gloucester (site-based)

Contract:

9-12 month Contract - Inside IR35
Rate: £430-£450 per day

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Project

We are delivering a major highway development in Gloucester and are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the team. This is a fully site-based role, offering hands-on involvement in a significant infrastructure project for a 9-12 month period.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to coordinate works and resolve on-site issues.

Monitor progress against programme and report any delays or risks.

Implement and enforce health and safety procedures on site.

Prepare site documentation, including daily reports, method statements, risk assessments, and quality records.

Ensure compliance with design drawings, specifications, and relevant standards.

Support senior engineers and project management team in project delivery.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Tier 1 Contractor experience - essential

Proven experience on major infrastructure/highway projects

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - mandatory

CSCS Card - mandatory

Fully site-based experience

Full UK driving license - essential due to site location

Desirable

Skills & Qualifications

CAT & Genny / EUSR certification - ideal

Experience with large civils/groundworks operations

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and team-working skills

Proactive, solution-oriented, and safety-conscious

Able to work independently and take ownership of site responsibilities