Senior Engineer - RC Frames & Groundworks

Cityscape Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Engineer to work on a long-term project in Huntingdon. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, at least 3 years of setting out experience, and a solid background in groundwork and concrete frames. The role offers a pay rate of £300 to £350 per day, along with potential travel expenses. Apply by sending your CV to Andrew Jackson at the agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' setting out experience.
• 3 years as a Senior Engineer in the groundworks sector.
• Stable career history without frequent job changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain construction drawings and registers.
• Conduct site surveys and level surveys.
• Take overall responsibility for setting out elements.
• Order groundworks and RC frame materials.
• Control line and level on site.
• Implement site Inspection Test Plan.

Skills

Setting out experience

Site surveys

Knowledge of Leica EDM

Use of CAD

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica EDM

CAD software

Job description

Senior Engineer

£300 to £350 per day

Reinforced Concrete (RC) Frame & Groundwork Package

The initial project is in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28

About the Employer

Having been established for over 30 years within the specialist field of concrete frames and groundworks, this business is, without doubt, one of the leading names within this field. Current turnover is over £100m per annum, and they have consistently worked at the cutting edge of the sector to be one of the best at what they do. They currently complete packages ranging in value from £10m up to £50m each on a mixture of residential, commercial, educational, and leisure projects throughout London, and further around the UK in Cambridgeshire, Birmingham, and other areas. This business prides itself on its high repeat business rate and its in-house capability to take complex projects from design through to completion. I would highly recommend this business as a polished environment where individuals can grow and flourish, working on some of the best and most iconic projects in the UK. And it is worth pointing out that I have never had anyone decide to leave this business in their first 12 months after joining, which shows how stable and successful this company is.

About the Role

We have been asked to find a Senior Engineer for one of our key clients within the Reinforced Concrete Frame and Groundwork sector, to be based on a long‑term project in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Duties

• Maintaining up‑to‑date construction drawings and registers
• Needs to be familiar with Leica EDM (TS06 / TS12 / TS16)
• Checking building layout in relation to site boundaries
• Carrying out site surveys and level surveys before the site starts
• Able to confidently take overall responsibility for setting out all elements and controlling line and level
• Taking off and ordering all groundworks & RC frame materials (drainage, waterproofing, concrete, rebar, cast‑in items etc)
• Resolving any setting out problems and raising and tracking RFIs
• QA on site
• Implementation of the site Inspection Test Plan and specifications we are working to
• Raise technical submittals
• Proficient with As‑builts
• Record keeping and issuing to QS
• Use of CAD
• Proactive in closing out technical queries on site

Requirements

• Degree‑qualified in Civil Engineering (or Structural Engineering)
• A minimum of 3 years' setting out experience, followed by 3 years as a senior engineer, working within this sector
• Experience of groundwork and concrete frames packages is a must
• Stable careers that don't involve multiple company changes per year, as our client is looking for long‑term individuals to be directly employed

Pay Rate

For these roles, our client is looking to employ on a direct basis and pay anywhere from £300 per day to £350 per day, depending on the experience gained. They are also open to considering some travel expenses in certain situations, as long as the commitment is there.

To Apply

If you have the relevant experience in a Senior Engineer role while working for an RC frame and groundwork subcontractor, please send a copy of your CV and contact details via email to Andrew Jackson at Cityscape Recruitment Ltd. Email: Andrew @ cityscape ltd . com

About me, your recruiter

My name is Andrew Jackson, and I am one of the founding directors of Cityscape Recruitment Ltd. I have over 20 years of experience in civil engineering & construction recruitment, during which time, I have specialised in the niche sectors of concrete frames, groundworks, basement construction, and demolition. So, what does that mean for you? It means you won't be trusting your career to a recruiter who doesn't understand this market. I work with the vast majority of the groundwork & concrete frame businesses in the UK, and I can not only introduce you but can also give you up‑to‑date information on each of them, helping you make an informed decision so you can take your career forward. I've been doing this for a fair while now, and I've maintained a positive reputation because I always tell people the truth. My job is to get you the options you want, give you the information you need, and then let you decide what feels right for you.