Southampton
Site Engineer – Tunnelling / Heavy Civils Long-Term Contract | Major Infrastructure Scheme | South Coast £340-360pd We are looking for a capable and driven Site Engineer to support delivery on a major tunnelling and pipeline infrastructure scheme. This is a key role on a technically challenging section of works, offering long-term continuity and the opportunity to be part of a high-performing delivery team. This position will suit an engineer with strong setting out capability and previous experience in tunnelling, shafts, or heavy civils who is confident working in a fast-paced, site-based environment. The Role You will play a critical part in the delivery of tunnelling works, supporting day-to-day site operations and ensuring engineering accuracy, quality, and compliance throughout. Key Responsibilities • Setting out for tunnelling, shafts, and associated civils works, • Managing and maintaining accurate site records, QA documentation, and as-builts, • Supporting delivery teams with technical input and problem solving, • Ensuring works are carried out in line with design, specifications, and ITPs, • Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors, and management on site, • Assisting with permits, RAMS, and ensuring health & safety compliance, • Monitoring progress and reporting back to senior engineering and management teams What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Site Engineer in heavy civils, tunnelling, or pipeline environments, • Strong setting out skills using GPS/Total Station, • Experience working on shafts, microtunnelling, or underground works (highly desirable), • Good understanding of QA processes, ITPs, and site documentation, • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team, • Strong communication and organisational skills Certifications / Qualifications • CSCS Card (essential), • SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable), • Confined Spaces (desirable) What’s on Offer • Long-term programme of work on a major infrastructure scheme, • Competitive day rate (Outside IR35 subject to assessment), • Opportunity to work on technically complex tunnelling works, • Strong pipeline of future work for high performers If you’re an engineer who enjoys technically demanding projects and wants to be part of a major infrastructure delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to get involved. Apply via the button on screen or send a CV to Connor at