Earthworks Engineer

Elvet Recruitment
Middlesbrough, DL6 3QB, United Kingdom
Last month
Posted
23 Feb 2026 (Last month)

Elvet Recruitment are on the lookout for an experienced Earthworks Engineer for a business based in the North East.

The business are a well-renowned Earthworks and Civil Engineering contractor, working on projects mainly in the North East but there may be times that you would be working further afield.

Main Responsibilities:

* Delivery of on-site survey information, including; topographical survey observations and geospatial monitoring observations.

* Ensure setting out and quality assurance of the works is completed in accordance with the contract requirements in a timely manner.

* Management and instruction of Assistant Engineering Surveyors, including briefing and guidance.

* Preparing relevant risk assessments with regards to survey works.

Experience Required

* Candidates should have proven experience at Site Engineer level on Earthworks prjects

* Ability to present and process data

* Minimum qualification of HNC/HND, however a construction related degree is preferred

* CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver’s License.

* Previous use of Totalstations and Robotic equipment

* Experience of Drone Surveys/Drone Mapping

Remuneration

On offer is a package up to £45,000 (dependant on experience) plus a vehicle

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment 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

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