| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Construction and Projects |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Execution Engineer |
| Direct reports | Foreman, Site Supervisor |
| Experience | Fresher or up to 4 years in site construction |
Site Engineer job description template
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Job title: Site Engineer
Department: Construction and Projects
Reports to: Execution Engineer
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Site Engineer supervises the daily construction of a work section on site. They set out works from drawings, direct contractors and labour, check quality and measurements, and keep their section to the plan. Usually an early-career engineer, they turn drawings into built work and learn to manage a site. A good Site Engineer keeps their section moving and safe, executes to the drawings and specifications, records measurements accurately, checks quality before work is covered up, and raises material and drawing gaps to seniors early.
Key responsibilities
- Set out the assigned works from drawings accurately on the ground.
- Supervise contractors and labour on the section to the daily work plan.
- Check the quality of materials and workmanship against the drawings.
- Take and record measurements of executed work for progress and billing.
- Ensure material, tools and access are ready so the section does not stall.
- Enforce site safety and correct method on the assigned works.
- Raise drawing and material queries to seniors and help resolve them.
- Support quality checks and testing before work is covered up.
- Coordinate with other sections and trades on shared work.
- Maintain daily progress, material and manpower records for the section.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in civil engineering
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials
- Basic AutoCAD and Excel skills
- Fresher or up to 4 years in site construction
KRAs and KPIs for a Site Engineer
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Section progress | Assigned section kept to the daily and weekly plan |
| Execution quality | Works executed to drawings and specifications with minimal rework |
| Measurement | Measurements recorded accurately for progress and billing |
| Front readiness | Material and access ready so the section does not stall |
| Safety | Zero avoidable safety incidents on the assigned section |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: AutoCAD, Total station and level, Measuring tools, MS Excel, Concrete test kit.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Execution Engineer, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer
Interview questions for a Site Engineer
- How do you set out a section of work from the drawings?
- How do you keep your section to the daily plan?
- What quality checks do you make before work is covered up?
- How do you record measurements so billing is not disputed?
- How do you coordinate labour and contractors on your section?
- What do you do when the drawing does not match the site?
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What does a Site Engineer do?
A Site Engineer supervises the daily construction of a work section. They set out works from drawings, direct contractors and labour, check quality and measurements, and keep their section to the plan. Usually early in their career, they turn drawings into built work, record measurements, check quality before work is covered up, and raise gaps to seniors.
What is the difference between a Site Engineer and an Execution Engineer?
A Site Engineer supervises a work section and is often an early-career role, while an Execution Engineer drives execution across work fronts, often with site engineers and supervisors under them. The titles overlap by company, but the execution role usually carries more experience, scope and responsibility for driving progress and productivity.
What qualifications does a Site Engineer need?
A bachelor's degree or diploma in civil engineering is the base, with knowledge of construction methods and materials and basic AutoCAD and Excel skills. Employers value the ability to set out works, read drawings, check quality, record measurements, and supervise labour and contractors. It is a common first job for civil engineering graduates.