Site Engineer - Nights

9108
South West London
Contract
£525-£600 PAYE Umbrella Night shift

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Night Shift Site Engineer to support the delivery of Technology, Street Lighting, and Traffic Signal works on a Tier 1 highways project in South West London.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer with strong setting out skills and a solid understanding of highways technology to take ownership of night-time operations.

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate setting out, managing permits, and reporting on the nightly progress of key installation and cabling works.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out for street lighting columns, ducting, traffic signal bases, and cabling runs

  • Creating, managing, and briefing permits to dig (PTDs) and work packs

  • Monitoring site activities for compliance with design, safety, and quality standards

  • Completing daily progress reports and feeding back to the day team

  • Liaising with supervisors and subcontractors to ensure efficient, safe delivery

  • Ensuring all works are carried out under relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures

Requirements:

  • Experience in street lighting, traffic signals, or highways technology installation

  • Proficient in setting out using GPS and total station

  • CSCS card essential; SSSTS or SMSTS beneficial

  • Good understanding of permits to dig and safety documentation

  • Comfortable working independently during night shifts