A Site Engineer will manage part of a construction project, they also help with technical advice and supervise other members of staff. The work can be varied as projects can range from working on a large-scale housing estate to building a new shopping complex. Site engineers should understand the different needs projects have.

- managing parts of construction projects

- overseeing building work

- undertaking surveys

- setting out sites and organising facilities

- ensuring projects meet agreed specifications, budgets or timescales