Site Engineer – Civil Engineering

Location: East Sussex / South East England

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Benefits Package

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading principal civil engineering contractor delivering a high-profile, multi-million-pound coastal restoration project along the South Coast.

This role involves delivering a blend of complex marine/coastal civil works, structural refurbishments, and high-spec public realm improvements. The successful candidate will play a critical role in site setting out, quality control, temporary works oversight, and managing sub-contractors on a complex, Grade II*-listed historic infrastructure asset.

Key Responsibilities

Setting Out & Technical Control

• Precise setting out of civil works, structural foundations, structural steel/cast iron frames, concrete elements, and public realm reconfigurations.
• Interpreting working drawings, specifications, and CAD models to establish site controls and levels.
• Conducting pre-construction and progress surveys, providing as-built drawings and reports.

Structural & Civil Operations

• Supervising specialized sub-contractors handling historic metalwork restoration, masonry repairs, deep foundations, and structural steel erection.
• Managing the installation of new infrastructure, including structural deck refurbishments, lift shaft installations, and associated groundworks.
• Implementing temporary works schemes in accordance with safety standards and structural engineer requirements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract specifications, heritage guidelines, and quality plans.
• Maintaining complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control documentation.
• Assisting the Site Manager and Project Manager with daily site diaries, progress reporting, and records of work completed.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Enforcing strict site health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in a coastal, public-facing environment.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for complex lifts and structural interventions.
• Adhering to environmental constraints regarding local ecology, historic walls, and coastal marine habitats.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certifications: CSCS Card (civil engineer / skilled worker), Site Safety Plus (SSSTS or SMSTS), and First Aid at Work.
• Technical Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience operating as a Site Engineer within a principal civil engineering contractor setting.
• Setting Out: Proficiency with total stations, GPS equipment, and modern digital survey software.
• Project Exposure: Track record of working on structural civil engineering schemes, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, or marine/coastal infrastructure.

For more information in regards to the role please contact Daniel Stepney by email on or over the phone on 07441919706.