Site Engineer

Site Engineer - Major Civil Infrastructure Project Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX13 6AP) Position Type: Temporary / Contract Project Duration: Ongoing through April 2027 (with potential extension) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Site Engineer to join our team on the enabling works for a major strategic reservoir infrastructure project in Oxfordshire. As the Principal Contractor, we are delivering a critical package of works that includes comprehensive ecological and environmental surveys, trial holes, trial trenching, and extensive archaeological exploration. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in the early-stage delivery of a high-profile, long-term civil engineering scheme. Key Deliverable & Responsibilities Engineering Standards: Accurate setting out and surveying across various site locations. Permit Management: Raise, manage, and verify all "Permits to Dig" ensuring full approval before any ground or excavation works commence on-site. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain precise daily site diaries, track progress, and report site issues, delays, or potential safety risks to project management. Safety & Compliance: Monitor and enforce strict adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, working in full alignment with company procedures at all times. Collaboration: Liaise effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, site support staf...