Engineer

Randstad CPE; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Site Engineer for their Technical Department. This role involves providing engineering support throughout the lifecycle of residential projects, ensuring compliance with design standards, regulations, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong technical skills, and experience in managing utility coordination. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Essex, offering an exciting opportunity to work on significant residential developments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Strong engineering knowledge required for compliance and buildability.
• Experience in managing utility coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during all project phases.
• Review designs and drawings for buildability issues.
• Maintain primary control network on site.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Surveying equipment

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 (TBM / Gridlines) for the site.
• Execute precise setting‑out for all engineering elements, including roads, drainage, and foundations.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position get in contact!

Equal Opportunity

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.

Legal Requirements

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

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Posted: Dec 2nd 2025 | Closes: Jan 2nd 2026 | Sector: Construction | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full Time