Site Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Site Engineer to work nights on a high-profile roof refurbishment project at a major station in Birmingham.

You will oversee day-to-day engineering control, setting-out, and QA on deconstruction and replacement of secondary steelwork and cladding, ensuring design conformance, timely delivery, and safety. Ability to use surveying equipment and CAD is essential, with a valid CSCS card and UK work eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Site Engineer for Tier 1/2 contractor
• Experience with structural steel installations or building refurbishments
• Valid CSCS card
• UK work eligibility

Responsibilities

• Establish and check roof site controls
• Carry out setting-out and surveys
• Interpret drawings and resolve design clashes
• Prepare ITPs and document inspections
• Raise As-Built surveys for handover
• Monitor subcontractors and RAMS compliance
• Maintain site diaries and progress reports

Skills

Site control

Dimensional checks

Laser surveying

CAD interpretation

ITP administration

NCR reporting

RAMS oversight

Progress reporting

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Stations

Leica

Trimble

CAD software

Job description

Site Engineer - Nights

My industry leading tier 1 main contractor client is looking for a Site Engineer to work on a high-profile roof refurbishment project on a major station in Birmingham.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day engineering control, dimensional accuracy, and quality assurance during the deconstruction and replacement of secondary steelwork and fabric cladding. Working on the station roof over a live, busy rail interchange, you will ensure that the works are executed perfectly to design, on time, and to the highest safety standards.

Due to the nature of the work suitable candidates must be willing to work nights.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and check site control points on the roof structure.
• Carry out accurate setting-out, dimensional checks, and laser scanning surveys for the secondary steelwork and cladding brackets.
• Interpret engineering drawings, digital models, and specifications, resolving any design clashes or discrepancies early with the Section Engineer.
• Complete day-to-day Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring all check sheets, torque logs for steel bolts, and weld inspections are meticulously recorded.
• Raise and manage As-Built surveys and records to ensure seamless handover documentation for Network Rail.
• Identify and report any engineering non-conformances (NCRs) immediately to the management team.
• Assist the Section Engineer in monitoring specialist steel and facade subcontractors, ensuring they work strictly in accordance with approved Method Statements (RAMS).
• Conduct daily site diaries, material take-offs, and progress reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working as a Site Engineer for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Proficient with modern surveying equipment (Total Stations / Leica / Trimble) and CAD software for checking layouts.
• Prior experience working on structural steel installations, building refurbishments, or architectural facades.
• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• Valid CSCS card.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.