Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is looking for a Site Engineer to support residential development projects. This role involves providing technical support during pre-construction, site setup, and throughout construction phases. The Site Engineer will ensure compliance with engineering standards, manage utility coordination, and maintain quality control. Ideal candidates should have experience in residential construction and strong technical skills. This position is based in Braintree, England.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of engineering design standards.
• Ability to manage utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate engineering and technical support during all construction phases.
• Review working drawings and ground reports for buildability issues.
• Establish and maintain primary control networks for the site.

Skills

Engineering and technical support

Quality control

Site setting-out

Job description

Job Description: Site Engineer (Technical Department)

Location: Eastern, Essex

Reporting To: Technical Manager / Engineering Manager

About the Company: Tier 1 national Residential Developer

Role Summary

The Site Engineer, operating within the Technical Department, is responsible for providing accurate engineering and technical support during the pre-construction, site setup, and construction phases of residential developments. This role ensures that all site setting-out, infrastructure works, and engineering aspects comply with approved design standards, relevant regulations, and health and safety requirements. You will act as the key technical liaison between the design team, site management, and subcontractors. The Site Engineer provides essential technical support across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance and buildability.

Design Review & Pre-construction

• Review working drawings and ground reports to identify buildability issues and design conflicts.
• Assist in preparing and submitting infrastructure agreements (e.g., S38, S104).
• Manage utility coordination and planning for connections.

Site Engineering & Quality Control

• Establish and maintain the primary control network (TBMs/Gridlines) for the site.
• Execute precise setting-out for all engineering elements, including roads, drainage, and foundations.

If you are interested in this position get in contact!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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