Site Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property in Dartford, Kent seeks a Site Engineer / Subagent for a major heavy civils and tunnelling project. You will supervise the 77m underpass, manage SCL lining, waterproofing and associated works.

The role offers a 12-month contract at £350–£400 per day outside IR35, with site hours 07:00–18:00 and an immediate start. You will lead safety, QA activities, and coordinate subcontractors on site.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering heavy civils, SCL tunnelling, shaft sinking or underground structures.
• Willingness to work standard site hours 07:00–18:00.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily delivery of the 77m underpass, coordinating SCL operations, primary/secondary lining and waterproofing.
• Lead health and safety on site; review RAMS and deliver daily site briefings.
• Direct trade gangs, specialist sub-contractors and site plant to meet 3-week lookahead targets.
• Log daily diaries and track structural tolerances with the engineering team.

Skills

Site supervision

Safety leadership

Subcontractor coordination

QA & ITPs

Job description

Site Engineer / Subagent (Underpass & Tunnelling Civils)

Location: Dartford, Kent

Contract Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Outside IR35)

Working Pattern: 07:00 - 18:00 (Site-Based)

Duration: 1 Year Contract (Long-Term Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major heavy civils and infrastructure project in Dartford. This is a secure 12-month contract delivering a 77m x 10m underpass structure.

The scope involves Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) primary lining, secondary lining, waterproofing membranes, deep excavations, and heavy reinforced concrete work.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Supervision & Engineering: Oversee daily operational delivery of the 77m underpass, coordinating SCL operations, primary/secondary lining, and waterproofing packages.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Enforce strict safety protocols within underground and enclosed working environments, review RAMS, and deliver daily site briefings.
• Subcontractor Control: Direct trade gangs, specialist sub-contractors, and site plant to maintain daily output targets in line with 3-week lookahead schedules.
• Quality Assurance & Reporting: Oversee Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), log daily site diaries, and track structural tolerances alongside the engineering team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Demonstrable background delivering heavy civils, SCL tunnelling, shaft sinking, underpasses, or major underground structural packages.
• Working Pattern: Comfortable working standard site hours of 07:00 - 18:00.

Mandatory Certifications

• Triple Ticket: SSSTS (or SMSTS), CSCS Card, and First Aid at Work.
• Underground Tickets: Valid Tunnelling Ticket (e.g., TSTS - Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme) OR Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk).

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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