Engineer

Randstad Staffing; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national residential development company is seeking a Site Engineer to support engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with technical teams, reviewing designs, and ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a BEng in civil engineering and possess an SMSTS qualification. Strong skills in site engineering and quality control are essential. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have SMSTS qualification.
• Experience in site engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of construction compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support throughout project lifecycle.
• Review drawings and reports to identify buildability issues.
• Establish control networks and execute precise setting-out.

Skills

Liaising with technical teams

Education

BEng civil engineering

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!

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.

skills

liaising with technical teams

qualifications

SMSTS

education

BEng civil engineering