Senior Engineer

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join a well-established Tier 2 main contractor on a large residential RC frame development in South London. The scheme comprises three blocks with brick façades, with demolition due to commence soon and main construction from early 2027 through to 2030.

The role involves taking ownership of engineering delivery, setting out RC frame and structural works, and coordinating with the site and project management teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer in a main contractor environment.
• Experience on large-scale residential or complex projects.
• RC Frame experience is essential.
• Strong setting out, QA and drawing interpretation skills.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and the site team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for engineering delivery across the project.
• Set out RC Frame and structural works.
• Manage quality to drawings and specifications.
• Work with Site and Project Management teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Carry out inspections, surveys and site measurements.
• Assist with technical queries and resolve issues on site.
• Maintain accurate site records and ensure delivery to programme.

Skills

Site engineering experience

Residential construction

RC Frame

Setting out and QA

Coordination with site team

Independent working

Engineering packages ownership

Education

Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Senior Site Engineer - Residential RC Frame

South London | £60,000-£70,000

I'm currently recruiting for a Senior Site Engineer to join a well-established Tier 2 main contractor on a new residential development in South London.

This scheme is a large-scale RC Frame development comprising three blocks with brick façade. Demolition works are due to commence shortly, with the main construction programme starting in early 2027 and running through to 2030.

This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer who is looking to take a senior role within a sizeable project team and have responsibility across the engineering delivery of the scheme.

The role:

• Take responsibility for engineering delivery across the project
• Set out and oversee RC Frame and structural works
• Manage quality and ensure works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications
• Work closely with the Site and Project Management teams
• Coordinate with subcontractors and engineering teams
• Carry out inspections, surveys and site measurements
• Assist with technical queries and resolving issues on site
• Maintain accurate site records and ensure works are delivered to programme

  What they're looking for:

  • Strong experience as a Site Engineer within a main contractor environment
  • Experience working on large-scale residential or similarly complex projects
  • RC Frame experience is essential
  • Good understanding of setting out, QA and technical drawings
  • Comfortable working closely with subcontractors and the wider site team
  • Able to work independently and take ownership of engineering packages
  • Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification preferred

  Salary:

  £60,000-£70,000