Site Engineer

Randstad CPE; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major heavy civils project in Dartford. This is a secure 12-month contract with site-based hours 07:00–18:00, starting immediately.

You will oversee SCL works, primary/secondary lining, waterproofing, and underground structures, delivering to programme and safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, coordinating subcontractors, reviewing RAMS, and maintaining quality through ITPs and site diaries on a busy

Qualifications

• Experience delivering heavy civils, SCL tunnelling, shaft sinking or underground structural packages.
• Comfortable with standard site hours 07:00–18:00.
• Proven track record on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Site supervision and engineering of 77m underpass packages.
• Enforce safety protocols, review RAMS, and deliver daily briefs.
• Direct trade gangs and subcontractors to meet 3-week lookahead targets.
• Log diaries, oversee ITPs, and monitor structural tolerances with the team.

Skills

Site supervision

Safety leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Quality assurance

Job description

Location: Dartford, Kent

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

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.
• 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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