Job type
TemporaryLocation
HexhamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Civils ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
Up to £350
Site Engineer, 6-Month Contract, Start ASAP
Your new company
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a well‑established organisation responsible for managing a diverse and complex portfolio of civil engineering assets. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of planning, design oversight, contractor management and on‑the‑ground asset inspection across a varied rural and operational environment.
You’ll play a key part in delivering the district’s civil engineering programme — ensuring safe, compliant and sustainable construction and maintenance works across bridges, reservoirs, dams, forest roads and wider infrastructure.
Your new role
As a Civil Engineer, you will:
- Lead by example in promoting a strong health & safety culture across all engineering activities.
- Plan and deliver a programme of routine civil engineering works, developing scopes, specifications and costings in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Procure works through established frameworks and act as Contract Manager, overseeing contract administration and performance.
- Conduct pre‑start meetings, review RAMS, and ensure all works meet required technical, environmental and safety standards.
- Monitor contractor performance, proactively manage H&S and environmental issues, and ensure accurate reporting of incidents and near misses.
- Support senior engineers with higher‑risk or more complex projects.
- Line manage and mentor Works Supervisors and Machine Operators.
- Undertake minor design work aligned to standard details.
- Monitor and record carbon emissions, contributing to organisational net‑zero objectives.
- Carry out scheduled asset inspections (following appropriate training) and maintain accurate asset records.
- Use digital mapping tools to produce contract maps and update asset data.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience in a civil engineering role involving works planning, design or contract supervision.
- 3 A‑levels or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering
- Strong understanding of safe construction delivery, including CDM regulations and relevant H&S legislation.
- Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Competent user of MS Office applications.
Desirable Experience
- Civil engineering experience within a forestry, rural or environmentally sensitive setting.
- CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme or IOSH Managing Safely
- Familiarity with GIS or other mapping systems.
- Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or Civils 3D.
- Knowledge of quarrying/extractive environments and associated regulations.
What you'll get in return
This contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering a varied civil engineering programme across a unique and diverse asset base. In return, you will benefit from:
- A competitive day rate aligned to your experience
- The chance to work on a broad mix of civil engineering projects, from structures and reservoirs to rural infrastructure
- Exposure to environmentally sensitive engineering and sustainable construction practices
- A supportive and collaborative working environment with experienced engineering and operational teams
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
