Site Engineer

Project overview

We are seeking an experienced Site / Setting Out Engineer to join a leading main contractor delivering a major civils and build energy project.

The successful candidate will play a key role on-site, focusing primarily on setting out and managing the construction of reinforced concrete (RC) elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Precise setting out and surveying for reinforced concrete (RC) structures and associated civils work.
• Quality control, QA documentation, and monitoring construction progress against drawings.
• Managing day-to-day site operations for concrete elements, ensuring adherence to safety and design specifications.
• Collaborating with site management, subcontractors, and delivery teams to maintain schedule momentum.

Requirements

Hours & Working Pattern

How to Apply

If you have the required Leica instrument experience and are ready for an immediate start on a high-profile energy project, please submit your CV for consideration.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

construction planning

CSCS

education

MEng civil/ structural engineering

• Proven experience as a Setting Out / Site Engineer on civil engineering or major construction projects (energy sector experience preferred).
• Strong technical expertise in reinforced concrete (RC) construction.
• Must be proficient with Leica total stations, specifically the Leica TS16.
• Valid CSCS card and relevant civil engineering qualification (HND/Degree or equivalent experience).
• Excellent communication and site management capabilities.
• Type: Full-time, 100% site-based.
• Duration: 6 months.
• Hours: Up to 12 hours per day.
• Pay Structure: Hourly paid, with additional uplifts for overtime (worked after 10 hours per day) and weekend shifts.
• Start Date: Immediate / ASAP.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, GB
• Rate: 40-44 EUR/h