Senior Site Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; 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 overseeing site operations, technical guidance for subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have substantial experience in constructing large-scale projects and a solid engineering background.

Qualifications

• 6 years minimum postgraduate experience in relevant field.
• Experience in setting out £10m+ structures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with operations and technical advice.
• Conduct QA checks and manage temporary works.
• Maintain detailed records of QA inspections.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

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.