Airport Site Engineer – Live Ops, Setting-Out & QA

VGC; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major programme at Gatwick Airport, West Sussex. The role is a 6-month contract with extension potential, offering £350-£400 per day umbrella PAYE.

Start date is immediate, and you will work within a live operational environment to deliver construction safely and to high quality standards. You will set out works from drawings, coordinate subcontractors, maintain site records, review drawings, resolve technical queries with the design team, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Engineer on construction/infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out experience using GPS and total stations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of QA processes and documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Experience in airports or live operational environments preferred.
• Civil engineering/infrastructure/aviation/rail/highways utilities projects experience.
• SMSTS/SSSTS certification and related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works per drawings and specs.
• Ensure construction activities meet safety and program requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors on site.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and progress reports.
• Review engineering drawings and address issues before works.
• Liaise with design team to resolve technical queries.
• Conduct site inspections and QA checks.
• Manage permits, work packages, and site documentation.
• Monitor progress and report risks or delays.
• Support project meetings and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure compliance with airport regulations and procedures.
• Plan sequencing to minimise live airport disruption.
• Produce as-built information and completion documents.

Skills

Setting out

Reading drawings

Site safety

Communication

Coordination

QA processes

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS/SSSTS certificate

First Aid qualification

Tools

GPS

Total Stations

Surveying equipment

Job description

VGC is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major programme at Gatwick Airport, West Sussex. The role is a 6-month contract with extension potential, offering £350-£400 per day umbrella PAYE.

Start date is immediate, and you will work within a live operational environment to deliver construction safely and to high quality standards. You will set out works from drawings, coordinate subcontractors, maintain site records, review drawings, resolve technical queries with the design team, and