Senior Site Engineer – Earthworks & Structures

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead site engineering on high-value construction projects in the UK. You will manage the site engineering function, review drawings and specs, and ensure accurate setting out and quality control across earthworks, piling, drainage, and structural packages.

The role requires coordinating surveys, RAMS, permits, and temporary works, while maintaining SHEQ compliance and delivering ITPs and compliance reports for project success.

Responsibilities

• Management accountability for the site engineering function
• Review technical drawings, specifications and other contract documents not limited to buildability, commercial viability and programme and ensure all are kept up to date
• Ensure accurate setting out and dimensional control of the works within specified tolerances is achieved
• Commission and manage any external surveys required
• Prepare applications for permits and licences to statutory undertakers and Government agencies
• Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with the Company’s SHEQ policies and procedures
• As appropriate, oversee site personnel ensuring inductions, approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place
• Define and develop the scope of the Temporary Works Consultant appointment
• Define and develop the temporary works schemes that are required for the project
• Implementation and compliance with the Company’s temporary works procedures
• Ensure that the works comply with the requirements of the specification and drawings
• Produce, approve and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), that are required to control the quality of the works, ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained
• Compile compliance reports that are required to assure the quality of the work

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead site engineering on high-value construction projects in the UK. You will manage the site engineering function, review drawings and specs, and ensure accurate setting out and quality control across earthworks, piling, drainage, and structural packages.

The role requires coordinating surveys, RAMS, permits, and temporary works, while maintaining SHEQ compliance and delivering ITPs and compliance reports for project success.