Civil / Project Engineer - Infrastructure - UK Visa Holders

Driver Hire Borders; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment company in London as a Civil Project Engineer. This role invites experienced engineers from Australia and New Zealand with UK work visas to participate in major Tier 1 infrastructure projects. You will manage engineering teams, plan project deliverables, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while enjoying competitive rates and long-term contracts.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration

Long-term contract lengths of 6-24 months

Chance to work on career-defining projects

Work with Tier 1 main contractors

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Must hold/applied for a valid UK work visa.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer in Australia or New Zealand.
• Experience working within a main contractor environment is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Management and supervision of on-site engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Detailed planning, forecasting, and successful delivery of works packages.
• Upholding the highest standards of Health & Safety.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction principles

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer (Tier 1 Infrastructure) - UK Visa Holders

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Type: Contract (6-24 months)

Day Rate: £350 - £550 per day (dependent on experience)

Summary

An exceptional opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers from Australia and New Zealand with existing or pending UK work visas (including Tier 5 Youth Mobility or Ancestry visas).

Relocate to London and immediately contribute to some of the world's most significant Tier 1 Major infrastructure projects. We connect talented engineers with leading main contractors on long-term contracts, offering excellent day rates and a seamless transition into the UK construction industry.

About the Roles

We are seeking multiple Site Engineers, Project Engineers, and Senior Engineers to work on major civil engineering schemes across London, from large-scale transportation Highways, Energy and Water and rail projects to complex utilities and urban regeneration.

You will be working for globally recognised Tier 1 main contractors with a proven pedigree of delivering landmark projects. These roles will leverage your existing skills in an environment that is both challenging and highly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and supervision of on-site engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Detailed planning, forecasting, and successful delivery of works packages.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and consulting partners.
• Developing and managing project programmes, work schedules, and budgets.
• Upholding the highest standards of Health & Safety, preparing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Overseeing Quality Assurance, managing documentation, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Assisting with commercial management, including progress reporting and cost control.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold / applied for a valid UK work visa (e.g., Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme, UK Ancestry Visa, or other applicable right to work).
• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer in Australia or New Zealand.
• Experience working within a main contractor environment is highly advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction principles.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.

What We Offer

• Excellent Day Rates: Highly competitive remuneration, paid on a daily or hourly basis.
• Long-Term Contracts: Typical contract lengths of 6-24 months, providing stability.
• Landmark Projects: The chance to add globally recognised, career-defining projects to your portfolio.
• Tier 1 Contractors: Work with the best in the business, enhancing your professional network and experience.
• Immediate Start: We have multiple roles ready for engineers arriving in the UK.

How to Apply

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This role is ideal for candidates looking for: civil engineering jobs in London for Australians, project engineer UK jobs with Tier 5 visa, UK infrastructure roles for New Zealand engineers, site engineer London jobs, or Youth mobility visa engineering roles.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.