Senior Site Engineer - RC Frame Residential, South London

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join a well-established Tier 2 main contractor on a large residential RC frame development in South London. The scheme comprises three blocks with brick façades, with demolition due to commence soon and main construction from early 2027 through to 2030.

The role involves taking ownership of engineering delivery, setting out RC frame and structural works, and coordinating with the site and project management teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer in a main contractor environment.
• Experience on large-scale residential or complex projects.
• RC Frame experience is essential.
• Strong setting out, QA and drawing interpretation skills.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and the site team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for engineering delivery across the project.
• Set out RC Frame and structural works.
• Manage quality to drawings and specifications.
• Work with Site and Project Management teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Carry out inspections, surveys and site measurements.
• Assist with technical queries and resolve issues on site.
• Maintain accurate site records and ensure delivery to programme.

Skills

Site engineering experience

Residential construction

RC Frame

Setting out and QA

Coordination with site team

Independent working

Engineering packages ownership

Education

Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join a well-established Tier 2 main contractor on a large residential RC frame development in South London. The scheme comprises three blocks with brick façades, with demolition due to commence soon and main construction from early 2027 through to 2030.

The role involves taking ownership of engineering delivery, setting out RC frame and structural works, and coordinating with the site and project management teams to ensure