Site Engineer
Sphere Solutions
Hinckley · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£300 – £350 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Hinckley, Leicestershire
Category
Construction
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer to join a major civils and groundworks contractor delivering two large distribution centre buildings in Hinkley, Leicestershire.
The overall project value is approximately £18 million and will involve extensive groundworks, foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete and external infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced project team and work on a large-scale commercial development.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day engineering and setting out support across the project, working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager and groundworks teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Setting out foundations, drainage, concrete works and external works.
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
* Checking levels, coordinates and dimensions.
* Providing engineering support to site teams and subcontractors.
* Maintaining accurate QA and as-built records.
* Assisting with inspections and quality control.
* Identifying and resolving engineering issues on site.
* Supporting the delivery of works to programme and specification.
Requirements
* Previous Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer experience.
* Strong groundworks and civils background.
* Experience with foundations, drainage and concrete works.
* Good understanding of engineering drawings and QA procedures.
* CSCS – Essential.
* Own kit advantageous but not essential.
What's on Offer
* 9 months' work.
* Major £18 million commercial development.
* Opportunity to work with a leading civils and groundworks contractor.
* Competitive day rate.
* Potential for further work following successful completion
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