Senior Site Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee a £100M student accommodation project in Central London. You will support daily operations, ensure quality and compliance, and act as a technical adviser on site. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in setting out large structures, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years postgraduate experience in engineering.
• Operational knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience in setting out £10m+ structures.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with daily operations.
• Act as the main technical adviser for subcontractors.
• Check plans, drawings, and perform setting out co-ordination.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Self-motivation

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.