47 Assistant Site Engineer jobs in Durham

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Assistant Site Engineer on behalf of a Civil Engineering subcontractor to work on Plotworks/Roads & Sewers projects in the North East.

Within the role you will be mentored by a Senior Engineer to assist in the development of your ability to set out Civils works on infrastructure sites.

Other duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Setting out and ensuring the safe construction of works in line with the client specification
• Adherence to Health & Safety works on site
• Reviewing Site Records and As-Built drawings
• Liaising with the client and maintaining strong relationships with the business

To be considered for the position you must hold some, if not all, of the below requirements:

• Relevant qualificationin Civil Engineering (HNC/HND preferred)
• Previous experience of working as an Assistant Site Engineer.
• Reliable in your work with a can do attitude

This is a permanent position and ElvetRecruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

• 3+ years’ experience in civils estimating or quantity surveying
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator and team player
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast paced environment
• Office presence 

• Company car & bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + birthday off
• Pension, profit share & cycle to work scheme
• Fully funded training & development
• Staff recognition events

Civil Engineering Technician
Our client is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Civil Engineering Technician to join their expanding civil design team based in Newcastle. Working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects, with a strong focus on residential and commercial schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
·Support civil engineers in the preparation of detailed design drawings and technical reports for infrastructure projects.
·Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, models, and plans for highways, drainage, and external works using software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
·Assist in the design and drafting of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), road layouts, and utility coordination.
·Collaborate with other disciplines across planning, structural engineering, and transport to ensure integrated project delivery.
·Liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities to help ensure smooth progress through technical approvals and construction stages.
·Contribute to maintaining project documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant design standards and legislation.
Requirements:
·HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.
·A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a consultancy or civil design environment.
·Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant design software.
·Knowledge of UK design standards for highways and drainage.
·Strong communication and organisational skills.
·A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence and innovation. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, with ongoing support for professional development.
 
 

Civil Engineering Technician
Our client is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Civil Engineering Technician to join their expanding civil design team based in Newcastle. Working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects, with a strong focus on residential and commercial schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
·Support civil engineers in the preparation of detailed design drawings and technical reports for infrastructure projects.
·Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, models, and plans for highways, drainage, and external works using software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
·Assist in the design and drafting of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), road layouts, and utility coordination.
·Collaborate with other disciplines across planning, structural engineering, and transport to ensure integrated project delivery.
·Liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities to help ensure smooth progress through technical approvals and construction stages.
·Contribute to maintaining project documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant design standards and legislation.
Requirements:
·HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.
·A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a consultancy or civil design environment.
·Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant design software.
·Knowledge of UK design standards for highways and drainage.
·Strong communication and organisational skills.
·A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence and innovation. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, with ongoing support for professional development.
 
 

Search are actively recruiting a Project Manager for heavy civil engineering projects across the North East of England on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering and renewable sectors.


Our client

• Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 70 years across the UK working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
• Well-respected and successful, our client has secured a substantial contract and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you'll be doing:

• The successful Project Manager will be working on the heavy civil engineering projects such as BESS, wind farms or substations across the North East of England;
• Manage the daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion,
• Reporting weekly to the Contracts Manager on key aspects of progress issues and concerns,
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time,
• Support Site Agents on site,
• Any other project management duties as required.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Ideally, the candidate will be degree-educated within civil engineering;
• At least 2 years' experience as a Project Manager;
• Previous earthworks experience in civil engineering projects is VERY desirable, NEC and Microsoft Project experience is essential;
• Flexibility on location is essential;
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS, is essential.

What's in it for you

• Attractive annual salary of up to 65,000 depending on experience;
• Very attractive benefits package including car, pension, health cover;

What you need to do next

• Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Ronan Neill at Search for this role or to hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Search are actively recruiting a Contracts Manager for heavy civil engineering projects across the North East of England on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering sectors.


Our client

• Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 70 years across the UK working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
• Well-respected and successful, our client has secured a substantial contract and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you'll be doing:

• The successful Contracts Manager will be leading several civil engineering projects across the North East of England;
• Manage the regional operations on projects and ensure timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion,
• Monthly reporting to the Directors on key aspects of progress issues and concerns,
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time,
• Support Project Managers and Site Agents on site.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Ideally, the candidate will be degree-educated within civil engineering;
• At least 5 years' experience as a Contracts Manager;
• Previous civil engineering, NEC and Microsoft Project experience is essential;
• Heavy civil engineering experience is highly desirable - earthworks, wind farms, substations, BESS;
• Flexibitility to travel between projects is essential.

What's in it for you

• Attractive annual salary depending on experience;
• Very attractive benefits package including car, pension, health cover and bonus;

What you need to do next

• Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Ronan Neill at Search for this role or to hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

• FEA modelling using ANSYS for structural integrity assessments
• Produce and check design documentation
• Apply Eurocode design principles
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (MEng/MSc preferred)
• Proven experience in large structure FEA modelling
• Strong knowledge of Eurocode
• ANSYS proficiency essential
• Experience in seismic, dynamic or fluid-structure analysis is advantageous
• Exposure to Oil & Gas or petrochemical projects beneficial

Search are actively seeking a Site Agent for a civil engineering project in the North East of England on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering sector.


Our client

• Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 70 years across the UK working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
• Well-respected and successful, our client has secured a substantial contract and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you'll be doing:

• The successful Site Agent will be working on a civil engineering project in the North East of England;
• Manage the daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion,
• Reporting weekly to the Contracts Manager on key aspects of progress issues and concerns,
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time,
• Support Engineers on site,
• Any other site management duties as required.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Ideally, the candidate will be degree-educated within civil engineering;
• At least 5 years' experience as a Site Agent;
• Previous civil engineering, NEC and Microsoft Project experience is essential;
• All civil engineering experience will be considered, however substation, wind farm, BESS or earthworks experience is highly desirable;
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS, is essential;
• Flexibility on location is essential.

What's in it for you

• Attractive annual salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience;
• Very attractive benefits package including car, pension, health cover, bonus;

What you need to do next

• Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Ronan Neill at Search for this role or to hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

• FEA modelling using ANSYS for structural integrity assessments
• Produce and check design documentation
• Apply Eurocode design principles
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (MEng/MSc preferred)
• Proven experience in large structure FEA modelling
• Strong knowledge of Eurocode
• ANSYS proficiency essential
• Experience in seismic, dynamic or fluid-structure analysis is advantageous
• Exposure to Oil & Gas or petrochemical projects beneficial