Site Engineer - Basingstoke

Basingstoke
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Site Engineer

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Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £35,000–£47,000 per annum

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Company Synopsis

This role is with one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, established over 40 years ago and built on strong family values. The organisation operates nationally across key sectors including water, transport, the built environment and energy.

They are a Tier 1 delivery partner to major regulated and private-sector clients, working within long-term frameworks, alliances and joint ventures. With a direct-delivery workforce of over 1,200 employees, the company is known for its hands-on engineering capability and specialist in-house services, including tunnelling, MEICA, fabrication, temporary and permanent works design, and safety solutions.

The business is recognised for its commitment to people development, long-term job security and strong internal progression pathways.

Why Join This Organisation?

The company is a Gold Investors in People employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and aligning people development with long-term business growth. Employees benefit from stable, secured workloads across major national infrastructure programmes and have access to continuous progression supported by structured training and internal promotions.

The Role

The Site Engineer will support the delivery of multiple regional civil engineering projects, providing accurate site engineering duties, establishing levels and survey control, and setting out works in accordance with technical drawings. The role ensures high standards of safety, quality and compliance while resolving technical challenges on-site and maintaining project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

Promote a strong safety culture across all activities.

Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and all legal obligations.

Support and uphold environmental standards and safe systems of work.

Quality

Encourage best practice across site activities.

Ensure works are delivered defect-free and meet required specifications.

Identify and promote value engineering opportunities where possible.

Site Engineering

Establish level and survey control for all allocated projects.

Set out works in line with approved drawings, completing regular checks.

Maintain accurate records in line with organisational and legal requirements.

Resolve technical issues that arise during project delivery.

Develop procurement schedules and liaise with procurement teams to secure resources.

Prepare ITPs, Task Briefings and short-term planning such as 2-week lookaheads.

Complete site diaries, allocation sheets and other required documentation.

About You

Essential

Experience in setting out on civil engineering projects.

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, safety practices and regulations.

Proficient in the use of robotic total stations or EDM instruments.

HNC/Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.

Effective communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

Desirable

Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Temporary works coordination exposure.

CSCS card.

Cable avoidance training.

First aid training.

NEBOSH or IOSH certification.

Employee Benefits

Competitive salary.

Company pension scheme.

Life assurance.

Private medical cover.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days.

Paid volunteering hours.

Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial and physical wellbeing.

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.

Company car, green car scheme, car allowance or van (role-dependent)

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