Site Engineer
CV-LibraryBath, Bath and North East SomersettemporaryPosted: 22 July 2026
Apply NowWe're looking for an experienced Site Engineer / Site Manager to join a major road widening and highways improvement scheme in the heart of Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile infrastructure project for a well-established civil engineering contractor.
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring the works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Depending on your background, the role will suit either a hands-on Site Engineer ready to take on more responsibility or an experienced Site Manager with a strong engineering understanding.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing and coordinating daily site operations.
* Setting out and overseeing road widening, drainage, kerbing and highways works.
* Supervising subcontractors and direct labour.
* Ensuring works are completed in line with programme, specifications and quality standards.
* Maintaining site records, QA documentation and as-built information.
* Carrying out site inspections and ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation.
* Liaising with the client, engineers and project management team.
* Identifying and resolving technical and operational issues.
Requirements:
* Proven experience delivering highways, road widening, earthworks or civil engineering projects.
* Strong setting out experience using Total Stations and GPS (for Site Engineer applicants).
* Previous site management experience on civil engineering projects (for Site Manager applicants).
* Excellent knowledge of health & safety and quality procedures.
* Ability to manage programmes, subcontractors and site resources effectively.
* CSCS Card essential.
* SMSTS preferred (essential for Site Manager applicants).
* First Aid at Work desirable.
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor on a challenging project within Bath city centre, offering long-term work, an excellent day rate and the chance to be part of a successful delivery team
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring the works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Depending on your background, the role will suit either a hands-on Site Engineer ready to take on more responsibility or an experienced Site Manager with a strong engineering understanding.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing and coordinating daily site operations.
* Setting out and overseeing road widening, drainage, kerbing and highways works.
* Supervising subcontractors and direct labour.
* Ensuring works are completed in line with programme, specifications and quality standards.
* Maintaining site records, QA documentation and as-built information.
* Carrying out site inspections and ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation.
* Liaising with the client, engineers and project management team.
* Identifying and resolving technical and operational issues.
Requirements:
* Proven experience delivering highways, road widening, earthworks or civil engineering projects.
* Strong setting out experience using Total Stations and GPS (for Site Engineer applicants).
* Previous site management experience on civil engineering projects (for Site Manager applicants).
* Excellent knowledge of health & safety and quality procedures.
* Ability to manage programmes, subcontractors and site resources effectively.
* CSCS Card essential.
* SMSTS preferred (essential for Site Manager applicants).
* First Aid at Work desirable.
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor on a challenging project within Bath city centre, offering long-term work, an excellent day rate and the chance to be part of a successful delivery team