Job Description

Site Engineer - Oxford

Location:

Oxford and surrounding area

Sector:

Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Start:

January 2026

The Role

We are recruiting a

Site Engineer

to support a number of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the

Oxford

region.

The purpose of this role is to provide accurate, reliable site engineering support - establishing levels and survey control, setting out detailed works from drawings, and maintaining strong records to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.

You will work closely with the Site Agent and wider site team, contributing to planning, delivery and handover on a range of schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

Promote and uphold the company's safety values and site rules. Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with

H&S legislation

and company procedures. Actively contribute to a

safe working culture

on site. Promote and comply with all

environmental requirements

and good practice.

Quality

Promote best practice in

workmanship and quality control

. Ensure all works comply with

company procedures, specifications and standards

. Deliver work

defect / snag-free

wherever possible. Identify and highlight

value engineering

and efficiency opportunities.

Site Engineering

Establish the

level and survey control

for each contract. Set out detailed works in line with

approved drawings and specifications

, carrying out regular checks. Ensure records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements. Resolve unexpected

technical difficulties or site issues

quickly and effectively. Produce

procurement schedules

and liaise with procurement to ensure the site has adequate resources. Prepare

ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)

and task briefings. Produce

2-week lookahead programmes

in conjunction with the Site Agent. Maintain

site diaries, allocation sheets and drawing registers

.

Key Measures & Targets

Accurate and timely

setting out and surveying

. Timely

handover of works and quality records

with minimal / no outstanding defects. Production and maintenance of

accurate records and weekly diaries

.

Key Relationships

Work collaboratively with the

site workforce, Supervisors, Engineers and Site Agent

. Build positive working relationships with the

client's technical representatives and stakeholders

.

About You / Essential

Previous experience

setting out on civil engineering projects

(e.g. highways, structures, utilities, drainage, earthworks) Strong knowledge of

construction methods, health & safety and relevant regulations

Fully conversant with the use of

robotic total station and/or EDM instruments

Degree or

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

(or equivalent) Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a site team

Self-driven, results-oriented

with a positive outlook and strong attention to detail Experience using

AutoCAD

and

MS Office

Temporary works coordination experience or awareness Valid

CSCS card

Cable avoidance

training

First aid

training

NEBOSH or IOSH

qualification

Interested?

Apply now! Submit your CV and we'll be in touch for a confidential chat, Or get in contact with me directly

07432 242926 | cleo@redskypersonnel.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Experience:

Setting out experience on civil engineering projects: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Temporary-works co-ordination (required) CSCS (required) SMSTS (required)
Work Location: In person