Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Structures & Bridges

Location: Aust, Bristol – with travel across project sites

Project: SBIM – Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance

About the opportunity

Ardour Associates is recruiting a Site Engineer to join our client’s team on the SBIM project, supporting the delivery of bridge maintenance, structural repairs and improvement works.

This is an opportunity to work on major infrastructure assets, contributing to the safe and successful delivery of technically varied engineering works.

Previous experience working on structures or bridges is essential. We welcome candidates with experience gained through construction, maintenance, refurbishment or structural repair projects.

The role

You will provide day-to-day engineering support to the site team, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with technical drawings, specifications, quality requirements and agreed programmes. Working closely with site management, subcontractors and designers, you will help resolve technical issues and maintain accurate records throughout delivery.

Key responsibilities

* Undertake setting out, surveying and dimensional checks for structural and civil engineering works.

* Interpret construction drawings and specifications, ensuring site teams understand the technical requirements.

* Support the planning and delivery of bridge maintenance, refurbishment and structural repair activities.

* Monitor workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with approved designs and quality standards.

* Complete inspection and test plans, quality checks and supporting records.

* Identify technical queries, raise requests for information and liaise with designers to resolve issues.

* Coordinate with subcontractors and operational teams to support safe, efficient delivery.

* Assist with risk assessments, method statements and task briefings.

* Maintain site diaries, progress records, survey information and as-built documentation.

* Monitor progress against the programme and flag potential delays or delivery risks.

* Support compliance with site health, safety and environmental requirements.

* Assist with handover documentation and the close-out of outstanding works.

Essential skills and experience

* Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or construction.

* Practical experience on bridge or structural pr...