Senior Engineer

TipTopJob; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Job summary

Randstad CPE is assisting a major contractor in Oxfordshire to recruit a Senior Engineer for high-value site works. You will lead the site engineering team, manage subcontractors, and coordinate earthworks, groundworks, steel framing, cladding and drainage across Oxford region.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, 5+ years in a senior role, SMSTS and a full UK driving licence. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction required.
• Minimum 5 years in a Senior Engineer role.
• Strong background in groundworks, earthworks and steel-framed construction.
• Proven experience setting out large-scale contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Site Engineers, with performance reviews and training plans.
• Review drawings, enforce RAMS, and develop ITPs for quality control.
• Oversee setting out accuracy and coordinate external surveys.
• Lead Temporary Works schemes in line with safety procedures.
• Monitor milestones, chair subcontractor progress meetings, report risks to management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Assurance

RAMS & ITPs

Setting Out

Progress Reporting

Education

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction

Tools

FieldView

4P Viewpoint

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Salary: GBP55,000 : GBP70,000 + Benefits Package

Employment Type: Full:Time, Permanent

About The Client

Our client is a well:established, leading main contractor operating across the UK and Ireland. Known for delivering major, multi:sector building and civil engineering schemes, they hold key positions on major framework agreements and pride themselves on a collaborative, innovation:led work culture.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to manage the technical site function for high:value construction projects in the Oxford region. You will lead the site engineering team, manage subcontractors, and work closely with senior management to oversee earthworks, groundworks, structural steel, cladding, and drainage packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Site Engineers, overseeing performance reviews and training plans.
• Technical Quality and Compliance: Review technical drawings, enforce RAMS, and develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to maintain strict quality standards.
• Setting Out and Surveys: Oversee setting out accuracy within specified tolerances and commission required external surveys.
• Temporary Works: Lead the scope and execution of temporary works schemes in line with company safety procedures.
• Programming and Progress: Monitor project milestones, chair subcontractor progress meetings, and report risks to senior management.

Requirements

• Essential:
• Degree, HND, or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Construction.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar Senior Engineer role.
• Strong background in groundworks, earthworks, and steel:framed construction.
• Proven experience setting out large:scale contracts.
• Valid SMSTS certification and full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience with concrete structures (e.g., slipform / jumpform).
• Proficiency with field software such as Fieldview or 4P Viewpoint.
• Valid First Aid certification.

Whats on Offer

• Salary: GBP55,000 : GBP70,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• Progression: Clear career development pathways within a well:funded, expanding contractor.
• Culture: A highly supportive, Disability Confident employer with a focus on diversity and collaboration.

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.