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Site Engineer

Stafford
4 days ago
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Job Title: Site Engineer (Civils / Groundworks)
📍 Location: Staffordshire
đź’Ľ Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

About the Role
Our client, a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking for long-term progression within a reputable organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Setting out for a range of civils and groundworks packages

  • Managing levels, surveys, and quality assurance on site

  • Ensuring all works are completed in line with project specifications and drawings

  • Providing technical support to site teams and subcontractors

  • Completing and maintaining site documentation, reports, and as-builts

  • Liaising with project managers, site supervisors, and the client team

    Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or groundworks

  • Strong knowledge of below-ground drainage design, including foul, stormwater and attenuation systems

  • Proficient with setting-out equipment (GPS, robotic total station, etc.)

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

  • CSCS card required; other relevant tickets beneficial

    This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Approach Personnel Ltd that is operating as an employment business. We recruit temporary to permanent labour surrounding the UK. If this job isn't suited to your specifications, please contact Poppy on (phone number removed) to leave your details, we will then contact you when a job arises which best suits your skills

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