Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer – Civil Engineering (Main Contractor)

Permanent | PAYE Salary + Benefits | North East & North Yorkshire (home every night)

Projects across South Durham, Teesside & North Yorkshire

Typical schemes £1m–£15m (average £5m–£8m+) | D&B infrastructure & public realm

A well-established regional principal contractor is looking to appoint a capable Site Engineer to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of civil engineering works across the North East and North Yorkshire. You’ll be joining a business known for high standards, long-term work security and the chance to progress as you grow.

This role suits a driven engineer who enjoys being on site, solving problems, getting the setting out right first time, and supporting the team to deliver safely, accurately and efficiently.

The Company & Projects

Operating solely across the region, this contractor delivers design-and-build infrastructure and public realm schemes including: highways and road adaptations, cycleways/footpaths, drainage and flood alleviation, structures (including retaining walls), and public realm/streetscape works. You’ll be part of a stable team with work planned well ahead.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you’ll provide day-to-day engineering support across the project lifecycle—setting out, surveying, QA, record keeping and technical coordination. You’ll work closely with the Site Agent/PM and supply chain to ensure works are delivered to specification, on programme and with strong attention to quality and compliance.

A key part of the role is hands-on engineering: you must be confident using a one-person robotic total station, producing accurate as-builts, and supporting effective planning through timely setting out and clear technical communication.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out & surveying

• Carry out accurate setting out for civils works (roads, drainage, structures, earthworks, public realm)
• Confidently operate one-person robotic total station equipment and complete routine checks/calibration
• Produce and maintain as-built surveys and assist with handover information

Technical support

• Read and interpret drawings/specifications; spot discrepancies and raise TQs early
• Identify services on drawings and on site; support safe digging and coordination
• Assist with basic clash checks / coordination reviews on construction information
• Produce / update basic technical drawings where required and maintain clear site mark-ups
• Use basic AutoCAD for simple edits, mark-ups and drawing outputs

Health, safety & environment

• Understand and implement safe methods of work; work to approved RAMS
• Lead by example on H&S and environmental best practice—no shortcuts
• Maintain good site standards and support audit readiness

Programme & progress

• Understand the programme and short-term look-aheads
• Manage your time effectively to hit milestones and ensure setting out is completed ahead of follow-on trades
• Feed progress, constraints and upcoming requirements into weekly planning

Quality & QA

• Complete relevant inspections/work inspection sheets and support ITP compliance
• Maintain a daily diary and accurate site records
• Recognise defective work early and support prompt rectification
• Ensure QA documentation is completed and filed correctly using the project’s digital systems

Commercial awareness

• Check material deliveries, report discrepancies and help keep accurate usage records
• Produce basic take-offs and support measurement where needed
• Understand the basics of a contract and the importance of records, change and evidence

Communication & teamwork

• Keep the site team informed, support colleagues and communicate clearly with subcontractors
• Contribute professionally to client-facing interactions when required
• Bring a practical, solutions-led approach and be open to new ideas and improvements

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• HNC / HND (or higher) in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence (clean/low points)
• Proven civils site engineering experience (roads, drainage, structures, public realm etc.)
• Competent with one-person robotic total station setting out equipment
• Basic AutoCAD skills and good general IT capability
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, setting out methodology and QA requirements

Highly desirable

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• First Aid at Work

Personal attributes

• Courteous, professional, approachable and a strong team player
• “Can do / will do” attitude with good communication skills
• Organised, focused and able to work well under pressure to deadlines
• Willing to take feedback, improve and develop with the role

Package & Why Join

• Very competitive salary and benefits (car/allowance where applicable, pension and standard industry benefits)
• Regional work only – no lodging away; you’ll be home every night
• Varied, interesting civil engineering projects delivered as a main contractor (D&B)
• Long-term pipeline and genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

Apply / Confidentiality

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.