Senior Site Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a prestigious £100M student accommodation project in Central London. The successful candidate will support daily operations, oversee subcontractors, and ensure compliance with project specifications. This role requires expertise in working on large structures and excellent communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Degree / HND in engineering or relevant discipline required.
• 6 years postgraduate experience needed.
• Previous experience with £10m+ structures and reinforcement drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with daily operations.
• Main technical adviser on site for subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and QA inspections.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Self-motivated

IT literacy

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.