Site Engineers (Civil)

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

We are seeking experienced Site Engineers in the South-West (Chippenham based) and South-East (Maidstone based) to join our Civil Engineering teams on infrastructure schemes. This role will support the safe and efficient delivery of the project, responsible for technical aspects on-site and ensuring works are conducted in line with design, quality, and programme requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out all setting out and site measurement activities.
• Setting out for drainage, earthworks, services, kerbs, edgings, and surfacing.
• Using GPS and total station equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Receiving and managing all setting out data provided by the Section Engineer.
• Capturing survey data on site and supplying it to the Section Engineer for processing.
• Reading and working from technical drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring quality, safety, and programme requirements are met.

You are a reliable and knowledgeable engineer with a background in highways, infrastructure, and civil engineering. You work well under pressure, are confident managing setting out independently and have a strong understanding of highway construction techniques.

Key Skills

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• CSCS card; SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable).
• At least 5 years of experience on highways schemes.
• Strong surveying experience and background in earthworks.
• Competent with AutoCAD, GPS, and total station equipment.
• Sound understanding of CDM and construction processes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Salary £55,000.
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension.
• Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme.
• Regular opportunity to purchase discounted event tickets.
• Occupational Health Support.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.