Site Engineer

at  Carrington West

Salary: £35k - 42k per year
Reference: JO0000056273
Site Engineer - Highways
Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £42,000 + Benefits
Are you a skilled Site Engineer with experience in highways projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading contractor delivering exciting infrastructure projects across Kent. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Set out works using total stations, GPS equipment, and traditional methods (profiles, batter rails, and pegs).
• Read and interpret construction drawings and carry out basic take-offs.
• Raise technical queries with designers and the client team to resolve issues.
• Perform relevant inspections and testing to ensure works comply with designs and specifications.
• Have a strong commercial understanding and differentiate between cost and value.
• Ensure all work adheres to quality, safety, and environmental policies as well as company procedures.

What You’ll Need:

• A BSc/HND/HNC qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• A valid CSCS card in the appropriate discipline.
• SSSTS certification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Experience working on highways schemes for a main contractor.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Northern Region.
• A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with diverse professional teams.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £42,000.
• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary).
• Company car.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 8% employer match.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional days.
• Access to extensive training programmes to support career development.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A vibrant social calendar featuring fun days and charity events.
• A supportive and inclusive business culture dedicated to your success.

Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to work on impactful highways projects while being part of a business that genuinely values its employees. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, this is the perfect environment to grow your career.
Take the next step in your career - apply today or contact me on 02393876023.
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West’s Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years’ experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou on 02393876023 or more information.
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• Set out works using total stations, GPS equipment, and traditional methods (profiles, batter rails, and pegs).
• Read and interpret construction drawings and carry out basic take-offs.
• Raise technical queries with designers and the client team to resolve issues.
• Perform relevant inspections and testing to ensure works comply with designs and specifications.
• Have a strong commercial understanding and differentiate between cost and value.
• Ensure all work adheres to quality, safety, and environmental policies as well as company procedures