Site Engineer

Bideford, North Devon

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major flood reservoir project in Bideford, North Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex civil engineering scheme involving earthworks, drainage, and reinforced concrete works within a flood reservoir environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in both site delivery and project documentation, supporting the management team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Drawing on responsibilities typically required for civil engineering projects, the role will involve setting out, quality assurance, record keeping, and supporting the engineering and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Setting out and surveying works across drainage, earthworks, and reinforced concrete packages.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records, daily diaries, quality documentation, and as-built information.
• Assisting with inspection and test plans (ITPs), QA processes, and work package documentation.
• Supporting the preparation and review of RAMS, technical queries, and engineering records.
• Monitoring progress against programme requirements and reporting key engineering updates.
• Carrying out quality checks, surveys, and inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Assisting with material take-offs, procurement requirements, and site coordination activities.
• Supporting the site team with health, safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.
• Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors, and project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Providing practical engineering solutions to site challenges and contributing to the overall success of the scheme.

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in drainage, reinforced concrete (RC), and earthworks.
• Experience within flood alleviation, reservoir, water, environmental, or heavy civil engineering projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to undertake both setting out duties and project paperwork/documentation responsibilities.
• Competent with surveying equipment including GPS and Total Stations.
• Good understanding of QA processes, site records, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• CSCS Card essential.
• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering preferred.

• Long-term opportunity on a significant civil engineering project.
• Work within a collaborative and experienced project team.
• Competitive rate/package dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile flood resilience scheme in North Devon.

If you are a Site Engineer seeking your next challenge and have experience delivering drainage, RC, and earthworks packages while also supporting site documentation and quality processes, we would like to hear from you.