Senior Site Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Senior Site Engineer for a £100M student accommodation project in Central London. The role involves technical advice, supporting site management, and ensuring compliance with specifications and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, with substantial experience managing large-scale projects and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience.
• Experience with £10m+ structures and reinforcement drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Manager with daily operations.
• Acting as the main technical adviser on site for subcontractors.
• Ensuring materials used and work performed meet specifications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Planning skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

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.