Job Description:

Are you a Site Engineer with experience delivering earthworks, drainage and roadworks on major civil engineering projects?
 
Do you enjoy taking ownership of setting out, coordinating site activities and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently?
 
Location: HS2 - Coleshill South
Rate: £450/day Umbrella - Inside IR35
Duration: Until October 2026 (with potential extension until year-end)
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join a leading contractor delivering one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects as part of the HS2 earthworks team.
 
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of earthworks, drainage and roadworks packages, ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. You'll be responsible for setting out, coordinating site activities and supporting the wider delivery team to keep works progressing efficiently.
 
While previous HS2 experience is advantageous, the hiring manager is primarily looking for candidates with strong practical experience delivering large-scale earthworks and civil engineering projects.
 
Requirements:
·Previous experience as a Site Engineer delivering earthworks, drainage, or roadworks
·Strong setting out experience
·SMSTS
·Full UK Driving Licence
·Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
·Excellent communication and organisational skills
·BEng / HND / HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Carry out setting out and surveying activities
·Update machine control models and engineering information
·Coordinate day-to-day site activities and support site delivery
·Prepare Task Briefing Sheets (TBS)
·Order materials and coordinate site deliveries
·Ensure labour, plant and materials are available to meet programme requirements
·Maintain accurate daily site diaries and site records
·Monitor quality and ensure works are completed in accordance with specification
·Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
·Liaise with subcontractors and the wider delivery team
 
Working hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work required. A pool vehicle will be provided for travel between sites.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term HS2 project with an immediate start and the potential for contract extensions.
 
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and contact Olivia at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).