Senior Site Engineer – Major Construction & Groundworks

Bimplus; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established main contractor in Oxford invites applications for a Senior Engineer to lead site engineering across earthworks, piling, groundworks and drainage, structural steel and cladding. You will work with the project team, subcontractors and supply chain to ensure works are delivered to programme and specification.

Your role includes setting out, checking drawings and RAMS, coordinating external surveys, supporting temporary works, and producing ITPs with diligent quality records.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a similar engineering role.
• Strong experience in groundworks and steel-framed buildings.
• Demonstrable setting-out experience on large-scale contracts.
• Experience taking responsibility for engineering delivery on site.
• SMSTS qualification.

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

Groundworks

Steel frames

Setting-out

SMSTS

Driving licence

Site delivery

PDRs / training of Site Engineers

Tools

Fieldview

4P Viewpoint

Job description

An established main contractor in Oxford invites applications for a Senior Engineer to lead site engineering across earthworks, piling, groundworks and drainage, structural steel and cladding. You will work with the project team, subcontractors and supply chain to ensure works are delivered to programme and specification.

Your role includes setting out, checking drawings and RAMS, coordinating external surveys, supporting temporary works, and producing ITPs with diligent quality records.