Site Engineer (Civil)
Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer
Location: Kent / South East
Rate: £250 – £270 per day (CIS / Self-Employed) or Perm £65,000-£70,000 Per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer to join a fast-growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering projects across Kent and the South East.
The company works with private developers, commercial clients and public sector organisations, delivering infrastructure and groundworks packages on residential developments, highways and commercial schemes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor working on housing developments, infrastructure works and commercial projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Setting out for groundworks, drainage, foundations and infrastructure
• Interpreting technical drawings and site plans
• Using Total Station / GPS equipment (Leica / Trimble)
• Checking levels, lines and dimensions on site
• Supporting site managers and groundworks teams
• Ensuring works are completed in line with design and specifications
• Maintaining accurate site records and QA documentation
• Assisting with technical problem solving on site
Project Types
You will be working on projects including:
• Residential housing developments
• Infrastructure and highway works
• Commercial developments
• Drainage and foundation packages
Groundworks typically include site preparation, drainage installation, foundations, concrete works, tarmac and external works.
Requirements
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer
• Groundworks or civil engineering background
• Experience setting out drainage, foundations, roads or infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Experience using Total Station / GPS equipment
• CSCS card required
What’s on Offer
• £250 – £270 per day – Perm £65,000-£70,000 per annum
• Ongoing projects across Kent and the South East
• Opportunity to work with a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work
If you would like to apply or discuss the role further, please get in touch.
Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency
Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience.
If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Start: asap
- Duration: Contract to perm
- Rate: £250 - 270 per day
- Location: Faversham, Kent, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Construction
- Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
- Tel: 01304200327
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: AK/ME/12009
- Posted: 2026-03-09 14:45:01 -
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