Senior Site Engineer

Company: Nicholas Associates
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Location: Bedfordshire
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead setting-out activities and coordinate the survey-led delivery of a major civil engineering project in Bedfordshire. You will work closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure accuracy, QA, and timely communication. The role offers career progression within a values-driven contractor that supports flexibility and an inclusive culture. You will influence on-site quality and oversee setting-out engineers to maintain project standards.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary or day rate
  • great career progression opportunities
  • flexible working options

Responsibilities

  • Conduct setting-out work and verify alignment with project plans
  • Use GPS coordinates to establish accurate positioning on site
  • Liaise with Project Manager and site team to align on progress and issues
  • Perform Quality Assurance checks and ensure compliance with specs
  • Oversee and support Setting-out Engineers on site
  • Contribute to on-site problem solving and field coordination on civil works

Key requirements

  • Experience on civil engineering projects (roads, utilities)
  • Proficient with Leica total station
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Full Driving Licence
  • Experience on major construction sites and setting-out responsibilities
  • Strong communication with project team
  • Team leadership and oversight abilities
  • Attention to detail and quality focus
  • Leica total station
  • GPS-based setting-out
  • AutoCAD

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Posted: October 17th, 2026