Senior Engineer

Fawkes & Reece London; Wytham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Senior Engineer to join a Tier 1 principal contractor on a major life science/commercial project in Oxford. You’ll lead engineering delivery, oversee setting out, surveying and interfaces between permanent works, temporary works and specialist subcontractors.

Work on a complex concrete frame with a substantial double-basement, supporting demolition and deep-basement activity from early substructure to the frame, with strong collaboration across design teams and

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in major building projects.
• Experience on complex concrete frame schemes.
• Experience with demolition and deep-basement works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across the project.
• Oversee setting out, surveying and dimensional control.
• Manage engineering interfaces between permanent works, temporary works and subcontractors.
• Provide technical support through demolition, excavation and basement construction phases.
• Coordinate delivery of the double-basement structure and concrete works.
• Review drawings and design information to identify issues before they impact programme.
• Ensure works comply with project specs and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Concrete frame

Setting out

Surveying

Substructure

Temporary works

Subcontractor management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a Tier 1 Principal Contractor delivering a major life science / commercial scheme in Oxford.

This is a technically demanding project involving a concrete frame structure and a substantial double-basement, offering an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in complex structural and substructure works.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in the engineering delivery of the project, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Team, Design Team and specialist subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across the project.
• Oversee setting out, surveying and dimensional control.
• Manage engineering interfaces between the permanent works, temporary works and specialist subcontractors.
• Provide technical support throughout the demolition, excavation and basement construction phases.
• Coordinate the delivery of the double-basement structure, including complex substructure and concrete works.
• Work closely with the design team to resolve technical queries and ensure construction information is delivered efficiently.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information, identifying potential issues before they impact programme.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the project specification, quality requirements and relevant standards.
• Support the planning and sequencing of the concrete frame.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the project team.

About You

We are looking for a Senior Engineer with a strong technical background in major building projects, ideally with experience on complex concrete frame schemes.

• Concrete frame construction
• Deep basement construction, ideally double-basement projects
• Demolition and enabling works
• Complex substructure and excavation packages
• Temporary works and structural interfaces
• Setting out and surveying
• Working within a Tier 1/main contractor environment
• Managing subcontractors and engineering interfaces
• Working collaboratively with design teams and project stakeholdersExperience delivering large-scale commercial, life sciences, healthcare or technically complex buildings would be highly advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile £80million scheme in the heart of Oxford with significant technical complexity and a strong pipeline of work behind it. It represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Engineer to join a leading principal contractor and take a key role on a major project from the early substructure and demolition stages through to the concrete frame and wider build.

If you are a Senior Engineer with strong concrete frame, demolition and deep-basement experience and are looking for your next major project in Oxford, we would be keen to hear from you.