Site Engineer - Highways

<p><strong>Your new company</strong>You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.</p><p><strong>Your new role</strong>As a Site Engineer, you will play a pivotal role supporting the Section Engineer and Site Management team on a £35m section of the project. This is a hands-on, site-based position suited to an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in precision, quality and teamwork.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Setting out and site surveying works with accuracy and consistency</li><li>Reviewing drawings, specifications and quantities to identify and resolve issues early</li><li>Planning site activities and coordinating materials with procurement teams</li><li>Liaising with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain programme momentum</li><li>Supervising site labour and ensuring works meet quality and safety standards</li><li>Maintaining detailed site records including diaries, quality documentation and test results</li><li>Supporting health, safety and environmental compliance across the site</li><li>Assisting the Site Manager and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p>This role offers excellent exposure to complex civil engineering works and the opportunity to influence delivery on a major highways and infrastructure scheme.</p><p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong>In order to be successful, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Site Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages</li><li>Experience using AutoCAD, GPS and modern surveying equipment</li><li>Strong setting out and surveying skills</li><li>Excellent communication and coordination abilities</li><li>CSCS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong>In return, you will receive:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance</li><li>35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)</li><li>Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)</li><li>Retail and lifestyle discounts</li><li>Enhanced family-friendly benefits</li><li>Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects</li><li>Industry-recognised training and development programmes</li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment</li><li>Exposure to a major, high-impact project</li><li>Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to do now</strong>If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.</p><p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NNcQ65VzYn3hHKyYnRHqtov2KMYopNEoz" width="0" height="0" />