Site Engineer

VGC; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major programme at Gatwick Airport, West Sussex. The role is a 6-month contract with extension potential, offering £350-£400 per day umbrella PAYE.

Start date is immediate, and you will work within a live operational environment to deliver construction safely and to high quality standards. You will set out works from drawings, coordinate subcontractors, maintain site records, review drawings, resolve technical queries with the design team, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Engineer on construction/infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out experience using GPS and total stations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of QA processes and documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Experience in airports or live operational environments preferred.
• Civil engineering/infrastructure/aviation/rail/highways utilities projects experience.
• SMSTS/SSSTS certification and related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works per drawings and specs.
• Ensure construction activities meet safety and program requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors on site.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and progress reports.
• Review engineering drawings and address issues before works.
• Liaise with design team to resolve technical queries.
• Conduct site inspections and QA checks.
• Manage permits, work packages, and site documentation.
• Monitor progress and report risks or delays.
• Support project meetings and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure compliance with airport regulations and procedures.
• Plan sequencing to minimise live airport disruption.
• Produce as-built information and completion documents.

Skills

Setting out

Reading drawings

Site safety

Communication

Coordination

QA processes

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS/SSSTS certificate

First Aid qualification

Tools

GPS

Total Stations

Surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer

Location: Gatwick Airport, West Sussex

Contract: 6 Months (Potential Extension)

Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Umbrella PAYE)

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major programme of works at Gatwick Airport. Working within a live operational environment, you will play a key role in ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.


• Ensuring all construction activities are delivered safely and in line with project programmes.


• Managing and coordinating subcontractors on site.


• Producing and maintaining accurate site records, diaries, and progress reports.


• Reviewing engineering drawings and identifying potential issues before works commence.


• Liaising with the design team to resolve technical queries and provide engineering solutions.


• Conducting site inspections and quality checks throughout the construction process.


• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with quality assurance procedures.


• Managing permits, work packages, and site documentation.


• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting any risks or delays.


• Supporting project meetings and coordination activities with key stakeholders.


• Ensuring compliance with airport regulations, company procedures, and industry standards.


• Assisting with planning and sequencing works to minimise disruption within the live airport environment.


• Producing as-built information and completion documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on construction or infrastructure projects.


• Strong setting-out experience using GPS, Total Stations, and associated surveying equipment.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.


• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and documentation.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.


• Valid CSCS Card.


• Previous experience working within airports or other live operational environments.


• Civil engineering, infrastructure, aviation, rail, highways, utilities, or major projects experience.


• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.


• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering


• First Aid qualification