Senior Site Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee a substantial £100M student accommodation project in Central London. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, provide technical direction, and ensure quality compliance with engineering standards. This role requires strong communication and planning abilities, alongside significant experience in similar projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years postgraduate experience required.
• Experience with £10m+ structures and reinforcement drawing reading needed.
• Familiarity with current Health & Safety regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Support site manager and act as technical adviser for subcontractors.
• Check plans and maintain QA inspections.
• Ensure compliance with specifications for materials and work.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Self-motivated

IT literate

Education

Degree / HND in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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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.