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Description:

Location: North London

Salary: Competitive

Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways Infrastructure

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a growing project team delivering highways and civil engineering works across North London. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme and specification.

This position is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in highways, road construction, junction improvements, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, and urban infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the delivery of highways schemes including carriageways, footways, kerbing, drainage, signage, street lighting, and associated infrastructure.

Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Maintaining accurate site records, quality documentation, and project reporting.

Conducting quality inspections and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards.

Assisting with temporary works, utility coordination, permits, and traffic management arrangements.

Identifying and resolving engineering and technical issues on site.

Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, Section Engineers, commercial teams, and client representatives.

Monitoring progress against programme and supporting the planning of upcoming works.

Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained at all times.

Contributing to the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme constraints.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience working as a Site Engineer within the civil engineering or highways sector.

Significant experience delivering highways infrastructure projects.

Experience with road construction, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, kerbing, pavements, and public realm works.

Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Knowledge of highways standards, specifications, and quality requirements.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Requirements

Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

CSCS Card.

SMSTS or SSSTS certification.

NRSWA qualification.

Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience.

Experience working on local authority, National Highways, or major infrastructure projects.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a proactive and technically competent engineer with a strong understanding of highways construction methodologies. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple work fronts, coordinating subcontractors, and working collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure safe and successful project outcomes.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile highways and infrastructure projects across North London.

Ongoing professional development and career progression.

Exposure to complex civil engineering and transport infrastructure schemes