Site Engineer - Highways and Drainage

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure works on the HS2 project. We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer with highways and drainage experience to join the project team supporting works in Northamptonshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes, supporting the delivery of key highways and drainage packages on a nationally significant project.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will support the delivery of highways and drainage works across the project. You will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, and ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, programme requirements, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out and overseeing highways and drainage works on site

Monitoring construction activities and ensuring works are delivered to specification

Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining accurate engineering records

Preparing and updating Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and supporting quality processes

Producing site diaries and engineering documentation

Coordinating site activities with subcontractors and supervisors

Ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with project standards

Requirements

Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong experience delivering highways and drainage works

Experience working on major infrastructure or large civil engineering projects

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

Good understanding of engineering documentation including ITPs, surveys, and quality records

Strong communication and organisational skills

Right to work in the UK