Job Title: Site Engineer – BB Multi Utilities

Location: Coventry – HS2 Project

Contract: 3 Months PAYE, 45 hours per week

Randstad Sourceright are recruiting on behalf of Balfour Beatty for an experienced Site Engineer – Multi Utilities to join the team on the prestigious High Speed 2 (HS2) project in Coventry.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a Tier One contractor environment on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, playing a key role in the accurate delivery of civil engineering and multi-utility works — with a strong emphasis on technical setting out excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out precise and accurate setting out for civil engineering and utility works using modern surveying equipment.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and required tolerances.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and highway standards.
• Conduct quality assurance checks, inspections, and maintain detailed documentation.
• Produce and maintain accurate as-built surveys and site records.
• Coordinate works around multi-utility installations (gas, water, power, communications).
• Liaise effectively with site management, subcontractors, designers, and client representatives.
• Support programme delivery through proactive planning and sequencing of works.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Mentor and support BBMU apprentices and graduate engineers where required.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects (Tier One contractor experience preferred).
• High-level competence in setting out, including use of:
• GPS survey equipment
• Pipe Laser
• Proven experience in highway drainage and foul drainage installation.
• Strong understanding of highway specifications and technical standards.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, professional approach to safety and quality.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Experience coordinating multi-utility installations (gas, water, power, communications).
• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.