Site Engineer

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Site Engineer

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We're looking for a Site Engineer to join our East West Rail (EWR) team based in Twyford, Buckinghamshire.

Location: Twyford, Buckinghamshire
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

 

What will you be responsible for?

As a Site Engineer, you'll be working within the East West Rail (EWR) team, supporting them in delivering technical compliance and engineering excellence across trial trenching and geotechnical investigations.

Your day to day will include:

  • Supporting the Section Engineer in managing engineering resources to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification
  • Setting out all aspects of the works and maintaining accurate as-built records and photographic documentation
  • Overseeing in-situ soil and rock testing, including SPT, Hand Shear Vane, CBR, and BRE 365 soakaway tests
  • Undertaking utilities clearance and ensuring safe identification and exposure of underground utilities through trial trenching
  • Managing quality assurance records, inspection requests, and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

What are we looking for?

This role of Site Engineer is great for you if:

  • You hold or are working towards a relevant Construction Degree/HNC and have a valid CSCS card
  • You have a Full driving licence and are competent in setting out using a range of equipment
  • You have experience with CAD software and Ground Investigation Works
  • You're committed to maintaining safe working practices and implementing quality management systems
  • You enjoy collaborative working and building effective relationships across teams, clients and stakeholders

 

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

  • Location:  St Neots
  • Vacancy ID:  11772
  • Background check:   None
  •  Closing date: 10 Aug 2026
  • Flexible Working:  Yes
    Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.


 

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