Site Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Oxfordshire Projects is currently looking to recruit an Engineer to work on our major projects within Oxfordshire.
As a/the Engineer you will be part of our Oxfordshire Projects delivery team who are responsible for delivering a wide variety of exciting highways improvements schemes throughout Oxfordshire
As the Engineer your duties & responsibilities will be:
- Management of all engineering activities including engineering control, setting out and providing direction to workforce and leading Quality control systems to ensure compliance with project design and specifications
- Ensuring the highest possible Health, Safety & Environmental standards are employed across all projects, adhering to Milestone health and safety policy/ environmental policy and actively supporting the Injury Free Environment (IFE) culture that is an integral part of the Milestone working environment.
- Meet client expectations and ensure excellent communication skills with all project stakeholders
- Survey & Engineering Control -Responsible for checking all sub-contractor and direct labour works.
- Reviewing design and proposing solution by raising RFI's and communicating to relevant parties i.e. Designers / Sub Contractors
- Materials ordering and approvals
- Working with the Site Agent in monitoring HSEQ aspects of the project including Project Health and Safety File.
- Assist managing the permit process including CAT scanning and issuing Permits
- Keep accurate records including site diary, records of works activities, resource allocations and as-built information using AutoCAD
- Input into collaborative planning for site work
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
- A good level of experience in civil engineering and workforce supervision including earthworks; drainage, structures and Highways
- The ability to drive excellent relationships with contacts at all levels including clients, colleagues and sub-contractors;
- The ability to remain flexible in your approach to the role whilst embracing change and helping to drive that change through;
- Highly organised and able to juggle priorities, whilst multi-tasking for many stakeholders, and still remaining focussed on what’s most important
- Document review including the use of AutoCAD for planning and take off
- Safe – passionate about achieving an Injury Free Environment, choosing to work safely and influencing others to do the same. Committed to caring for people’s safety
- Driven – constantly focused on improving performance, doing everything to the best of your ability and making the best of every situation.
What’s in it for you?
- Up to £45,000 Base Salary
- 28 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company car/ car allowance and fuel card
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 11338
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Engineer roles across Milestone Infrastructure's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Repair & Maintenance.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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