Senior Site Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a £100M student accommodation project in Central London. The role includes overseeing technical operations, ensuring compliance with specifications, and supporting project management. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and extensive experience in large-scale site operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience.
• Experience with £10m+ structures preferred.
• Ability to read reinforcement drawings essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with daily operations.
• Act as main technical adviser for subcontractors.
• Ensure materials and work meet specifications.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Health & Safety Regulations

Technical Advising

Education

Degree / HND in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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On behalf of my client, I am recruiting for a Senior Site Engineer to work on a £100M Student accommodation in Central London.

Responsibilities as Site Engineer include

• Supporting the Site Manager with daily operations as required.
• Acting as the main technical adviser on site for specialist subcontractors, including groundworks and concrete frame contractor.
• Setting out, levelling, and surveying the site; QA, temporary works checks, temporary works co–ordination.
• Checking plans, drawings and setting out co–ordination.
• Prior knowledge of calling off reinforcement from schedules and ability to read reinforcement drawings.
• Detailed record keeping of QA inspections on a daily/weekly basis were required.
• Ensuring that all materials used, and work performed are as per specifications.

Requirements:

• A Degree / HND in engineering or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience.
• Previous experience of setting out £10m+ structures.
• Previous experience of calling off reinforcement and ability to read reinforcement drawings.
• Operational knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a drive to achieve results.
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD.
• Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland.