Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national residential developer in Essex is seeking a Site Engineer to provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, establishing control networks, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in site engineering and a strong understanding of infrastructure works. Opportunities for professional development and contributions to successful residential projects are available within this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in site engineering for residential developments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure works and engineering compliance.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review working drawings to identify buildability issues.
• Establish primary control network and execute setting-out.
• Assist in preparing infrastructure agreements.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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