Senior Site Engineer – Civil & Water Projects (On-site)

Luddon Construction Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Luddon Construction Limited is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead engineering, quality and temporary works across multiple civil projects in the UK. You will provide technical leadership to site teams, ensuring works are safe, compliant and delivered to contract requirements.

The role includes line/level verification from the Principal Contractor, management of ITPs, temporary works coordination, material management, and procurement support.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification.
• Significant experience as Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on civil projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and technical docs.
• Strong knowledge of ITPs, QA processes, and construction documentation.
• Experience in material control, procurement support, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Verify and use setting out control and benchmark levels from the Principal Contractor.
• Interpret drawings, specs and technical information for site teams.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specs, method statements and contracts.
• Verify dimensions, levels, and positions throughout construction.
• Assist Site Manager with planning and coordination of site activities.
• Act as engineering interface with Principal Contractors, designers, clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure safe, efficient delivery to required standards.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor temporary works per approved designs and BS 5975.

Skills

Line and level verification

Temporary works coordination

Quality assurance processes

Interpret drawings & specs

Procurement support

Materials management

Site engineering

BS 5975 knowledge

CSCS Card

Driving Licence

NEC contracts experience

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification

BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering

SMSTS qualification

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

Luddon Construction Limited is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead engineering, quality and temporary works across multiple civil projects in the UK. You will provide technical leadership to site teams, ensuring works are safe, compliant and delivered to contract requirements.

The role includes line/level verification from the Principal Contractor, management of ITPs, temporary works coordination, material management, and procurement support.