Senior Site Engineer — Earthworks & Steel-Frame Projects

Alpine Fox Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Fox Ltd in Oxford is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join its project team on a major construction contract. You will lead site engineering across packages including earthworks, piling, groundworks, drainage, structural steel, cladding and general construction, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and on programme.

You will oversee Site Engineers, manage setting-out, review drawings, and maintain quality and compliance records while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar engineering role.
• Strong experience in groundworks and steel-framed buildings.
• Demonstrable setting-out experience on large-scale contracts.
• SMSTS and valid driving licence.
• Experience on major projects with concrete structures (slipform/jumpform) beneficial.
• First Aid training and Fieldview or 4P Viewpoint familiarity beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing the site engineering function and overseeing Site Engineers.
• Ensuring accurate setting out and dimensional control.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and contract information.
• Managing external surveys where required.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of temporary works.
• Ensuring compliance with SHEQ procedures, RAMS and project requirements.
• Producing and implementing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Maintaining accurate quality and compliance records.
• Providing engineering input into programmes and site logistics.
• Monitoring progress and reporting against programme.
• Chairing subcontractor progress meetings.
• Producing weekly and monthly progress reports where required.
• Identifying and communicating programme risks and changes.
• Undertaking PDRs and supporting the training and development of Site Engineers.

Skills

Site delivery experience

Groundworks

Steel-framed buildings

Setting-out

Programme reporting

SMSTS

Driving licence

PDRs

Education

Degree, HND or equivalent

Tools

Fieldview

4P Viewpoint

Job description

Alpine Fox Ltd in Oxford is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join its project team on a major construction contract. You will lead site engineering across packages including earthworks, piling, groundworks, drainage, structural steel, cladding and general construction, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and on programme.

You will oversee Site Engineers, manage setting-out, review drawings, and maintain quality and compliance records while coordinating with