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Site Engineer - Highways Suffolk
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- Saxmundham, Suffolk
- Contract
- Full Time
- £127,750 - £146,000 Per Day
Job Description
Site Engineer (Structures & Highways)
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Rate: £350 - £400 per day (CIS or LTD)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Project Overview
We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to oversee structural civil engineering works on a major link road development in Saxmundham, Suffolk. This is a secure, long-term contract package focusing on bridge structures, reinforced concrete (RC) retaining walls, culverts, and associated highway infrastructure.
You will be the lead technical engineer on site, driving accuracy, QA control, and daily setting out while interfacing between the project management team, design consultants, and groundworks sub-contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Setting Out & Controls: Provide precise setting out and engineering controls for all structural elements, including RC bridge foundations, abutments, wing walls, culverts, drainage networks, and highway tie-ins.
Quality Assurance (QA): Establish, update, and manage Inspection Test Plans (ITPs). Perform strict pre-pour inspections (rebar, formwork, bolt alignments), monitor concrete pours, and maintain accurate pour logs/cube test records.
As-Built & Surveying: Produce detailed As-Built surveys, 3D surface models, and volume calculations using modern survey equipment.
Technical Interface: Read and interrogate structural drawings, rebar schedules, and CAD/BIM models. Raise clear Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve design conflicts promptly.
Site Management: Work closely with the Site Agent and Sub-Contractors to ensure production targets are met in line with safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Civil Engineering Background: Proven track record working as a Site Engineer on heavy civils, highway link roads, or major bridge/structures packages.
Structures Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of formwork, rebar detailing, concrete pours (FRC), and deep drainage.
Equipment Proficiency: Fully competent with modern robotic total stations (Leica/Trimble) and GPS kit for precision setting out.
Qualifications:
Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering.
Valid CSCS Card (Essential).
SSSTS / SMSTS and First Aid (Desirable).
Contract Details
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk (Site-based).
Payment Terms: Flexible engagement via CIS or LTD Company.
Rate: £350 - £400 per day (negotiable depending on experience and equipment provision).
If this is something that interests you please apply or reach out directly.
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
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Rate: £350 - £400 per day (CIS or LTD)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Project Overview
We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to oversee structural civil engineering works on a major link road development in Saxmundham, Suffolk. This is a secure, long-term contract package focusing on bridge structures, reinforced concrete (RC) retaining walls, culverts, and associated highway infrastructure.
You will be the lead technical engineer on site, driving accuracy, QA control, and daily setting out while interfacing between the project management team, design consultants, and groundworks sub-contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Setting Out & Controls: Provide precise setting out and engineering controls for all structural elements, including RC bridge foundations, abutments, wing walls, culverts, drainage networks, and highway tie-ins.
Quality Assurance (QA): Establish, update, and manage Inspection Test Plans (ITPs). Perform strict pre-pour inspections (rebar, formwork, bolt alignments), monitor concrete pours, and maintain accurate pour logs/cube test records.
As-Built & Surveying: Produce detailed As-Built surveys, 3D surface models, and volume calculations using modern survey equipment.
Technical Interface: Read and interrogate structural drawings, rebar schedules, and CAD/BIM models. Raise clear Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve design conflicts promptly.
Site Management: Work closely with the Site Agent and Sub-Contractors to ensure production targets are met in line with safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Civil Engineering Background: Proven track record working as a Site Engineer on heavy civils, highway link roads, or major bridge/structures packages.
Structures Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of formwork, rebar detailing, concrete pours (FRC), and deep drainage.
Equipment Proficiency: Fully competent with modern robotic total stations (Leica/Trimble) and GPS kit for precision setting out.
Qualifications:
Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering.
Valid CSCS Card (Essential).
SSSTS / SMSTS and First Aid (Desirable).
Contract Details
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk (Site-based).
Payment Terms: Flexible engagement via CIS or LTD Company.
Rate: £350 - £400 per day (negotiable depending on experience and equipment provision).
If this is something that interests you please apply or reach out directly.
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