Construction Engineer (Demolition)

OLG Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OLG Recruitment seeks a Construction Engineer (Demolition) in Scunthorpe for a 12–24 month contract. You will plan, coordinate, and manage demolition projects safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legislation and client requirements.

Responsibilities include contractor coordination, RAMS and CPP reviews, and stakeholder engagement across all demolition phases. You will deliver methods, programmes, and surveys, while maintaining build quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Project planning, CDM compliance, health and safety considerations.
• Experience coordinating demolition risks and methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage demolition projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Develop demolition methodologies, work programmes, and sequencing plans.
• Coordinate surveys, utility disconnections, asbestos removal, and enabling works.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Support duties associated with Principal Contractor and Client requirements.
• Review and contribute to Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).
• Ensure RAMS are prepared and implemented.
• Maintain project documentation and statutory records.
• Appoint, manage, and coordinate subcontractors and specialist demolition contractors.
• Conduct contractor inductions and performance reviews.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety rules and project requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities between contractors, clients, utility providers, and stakeholders.
• Manage contractor permits to work and site access controls.

Skills

Project planning

CDM compliance

Health and safety

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Job description

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Construction Engineer (Demolition) for our client located in Scunthorpe. This is a contract opportunity for an approximate duration of 12 - 24 months.

Purpose of the Role:

To plan, coordinate, and manage building demolition projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all legislative, environmental, and client requirements. The role is responsible for contractor coordination, CDM compliance, health and safety management, programme delivery, and stakeholder engagement throughout all phases of demolition works.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Manage demolition projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Develop demolition methodologies, work programmes, and sequencing plans.
• Coordinate surveys, utility disconnections, asbestos removal, and enabling works.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required.

CDM Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Support duties associated with Principal Contractor and Client requirements.
• Review and contribute to Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).
• Ensure suitable risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are prepared and implemented.
• Maintain project documentation and statutory records.

Contractor Coordination

• Appoint, manage, and coordinate subcontractors and specialist demolition contractors.
• Conduct contractor inductions and performance reviews.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety rules and project requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities between contractors, clients, utility providers, and stakeholders.
• Manage contractor permits to work and site access controls.