Permanent Site / Senior Site Engineer (Earthworks)

What I’m searching for

A hands-on Site or Senior Site Engineer with strong earthworks experience to support the delivery of platforms, cut/fill, enabling works and wider civils packages across multiple live sites in the North East. You’ll take ownership of setting-out, surveying, QA and day-to-day coordination to keep programmes on track and work to spec.

About the company

A long-established, North-East based civil engineering contractor delivering a varied portfolio of earthworks and civils packages across commercial and housing developments, as well as specialist schemes. They operate multiple concurrent sites in the region, with a stable direct workforce and modern plant. The business is known for pragmatic leadership, solid repeat relationships, and a straight-talking, team-first culture. (Client name intentionally withheld.)

What we’re looking for

Experience & capability

• 2+ years’ experience in civil engineering with a clear focus on earthworks (platforms, roads, drainage, remediation/enabling).
• Proven setting-out and surveying across live sites (control, levels, as-builts, volumes, QA records).
• Proficient with Trimble GPS and Trimble Machine Control.
• Working knowledge of LSS or n4ce (surfaces, strings, volumes and data management).
• Able to interpret drawings, specifications and schedules; confident reporting on progress and programme risk.

Characteristics

• Punctual, reliable, diligent and accurate.
• Strong communicator; able to liaise effectively with site management, operatives, supply chain and visiting stakeholders.
• Takes ownership, solves problems early, and works well both independently and as part of a wider delivery team.
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Qualifications & other

• HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

What they can offer

• Market-leading package with a choice of company vehicle or car allowance.
• Regional workload (North East focussed) with a healthy pipeline and varied, technically interesting projects.
• Supportive leadership, clear progression opportunities and investment in professional development/CPD.
• Modern kit and digital workflows (GPS, Machine Control, recognised survey software).
• Strong site safety culture and well-structured QA processes.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with anyone until we’ve discussed the opportunity in more detail and you’re happy to proceed.

We will also confirm the name of the company hiring for this role during the same conversation.

To apply, simply click “Apply for this Job” on this listing, or email your CV to cv@fulcrumrecruit.com If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to call me on 07880 369 557.