Site Engineer

TipTopJob; Dartford; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Site Engineer with a background in heavy civils and underground infrastructure for a major transport infrastructure project in Dartford, Kent.

You will set out, survey, manage ITPs, liaise with subcontractors, ensure safety and quality on site, and report progress through to April 2027, with potential extension.

Qualifikationen

• HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Proven track record as Site Engineer on heavy civils, tunneling, or underground projects.
• CSCS Card (Gold/Black preferred); SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid desirable.
• Proficiency with modern setting out equipment (Leica Total Stations, GPS) and AutoCAD.
• Solid knowledge of ITPs, quality management, and safety compliance.
• Able to commute to Dartford, Kent.

Aufgaben

• Deliver precise setting out and surveying for heavy civil structures and tunnelling works.
• Manage ITPs, on-site QA/QC documentation, RFIs, and as-built surveys.
• Provide technical guidance to site operatives and subcontractors.
• Develop and review RAMS, ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee excavation through chalk strata and ground stabilization works.
• Coordinate progress reporting with Sub Agent, Project Manager, and client representatives.

Kenntnisse

Setting out

Quality control

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Site supervision

Progress reporting

Ausbildung

HND / Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Leica Total Stations

GPS

Jobbeschreibung

Site Engineer : Tunnelling and Heavy Civils

Location: Dartford, Kent

Start Date: 26th October

Duration: Contract through to April 2027 (High potential for ongoing extension into 2028)

Rate: GBP350 : GBP400 per day (Depending on experience)

About The Role And Project

Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a background in complex heavy civil engineering and underground infrastructure?

We are currently partnering with a specialist subcontractor to deliver a major transport infrastructure scheme in the Dartford area. This high:profile civil engineering project involves constructing a new dedicated single:bore subterranean passage cut through challenging chalk spine geology, delivering vital sustainable transport and pedestrian access alongside surrounding site civils, ground support, and earthworks.

This role offers long:term stability with guaranteed contract work through to April 2027, with strong potential for extension into 2028 across wider local regional masterplans.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Setting Out and Surveying: Deliver precise dimensional control and setting out using total stations, GPS, and robotic instruments for heavy civil structures, portal excavations, and tunneling works.
• Technical Quality Control: Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality control documentation, as:built surveys, structural lining checks, and technical queries (RFIs) on site.
• Subcontractor Management: Provide technical guidance to site operatives, section foremen, and specialist plant crews to ensure works progress to design specification.
• Safety and Compliance: Produce and review Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards within underground environments.
• Site Supervision: Oversee excavation through chalk strata, ground stabilization, reinforced concrete elements, structural linings, and associated civil engineering packages.
• Progress Reporting: Work closely with the Sub Agent, Project Manager, and client representatives to track progress against project baselines and report any site variances.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: HND / Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience: Proven track record working as a Site Engineer on heavy civils, tunneling, shafts, or underground structural projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with modern setting out equipment (Leica Total Stations, GPS) and AutoCAD for data extraction.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS Card (Gold/Black preferred); SMSTS / SSSTS and First Aid are highly desirable.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of quality management, ITPs, and safety compliance within complex infrastructure environments.
• Commutable: Located within a reasonable daily commute of Dartford, Kent.

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.

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