Site Engineer

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in Greater London seeks a Site Engineer to support multiple regional projects. This role involves engineering support and quality compliance, initially focusing on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages for Thames Water. Candidates should have civil engineering setting-out experience and a degree in Civil Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including 25 days annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering allowance

Flexible salary-sacrifice benefits

Leadership and management training

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction methods and legislation.
• Proficient in communicating with teams and clients.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across multiple projects.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance.
• Support procurement scheduling and resource planning.

Skills

Civil engineering setting-out experience

Excellent communication skills

Self-driven and results-oriented

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Robotic total stations

EDM instruments

Job description

Site Engineer West Ham, East London Salary: £35,000 £45,000 Start Date: 04/08/2025 Full-Time, Permanent (45 hrs/week)

A long-established UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major works across water, transport, energy and the built environment seeks a Site Engineer to support regional projects. The business is known for its direct-delivery approach, technical capability and strong investment in employee development.

Role Overview

The Site Engineer will provide engineering support across multiple projects, ensuring accurate setting out, survey control, quality compliance and safe delivery. Initial focus will be on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages for Thames Water, involving repair of bridge structures and trunk sewer barrels across rail and road spans. As these works are in design phase, the role offers involvement from concept through delivery, helping develop innovative solutions and gaining exposure to cost, programme and contract management. The position works closely with Site Agents, Sub Agents and engineers, contributing to HSQE documentation and supporting safe, timely, commercially aware project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Promote safe working practices and comply with all legal, procedural and environmental requirements; support delivery of works safely and to required standards; apply best practice and ensure defect‑free delivery while identifying value‑engineering opportunities; establish survey control, set out works to design drawings and conduct regular checks; maintain accurate records including diaries, allocation sheets, registers and photographic evidence; assist in developing project plans, RAMS, ITPs and quality processes; participate in pre‑construction reviews and ensure required permits/consents are in place; support procurement scheduling and short‑term planning with the Site Agent; monitor and communicate potential variations or commercial issues; contribute to day‑to‑day site coordination and resource planning.

Key Measures

Accurate and timely setting out; defect‑free handover; accurate records and weekly diaries.

Key Relationships

Site Agents, Sub Agents, engineering teams, site workforce and client technical representatives.

Essential Requirements

Previous civil engineering setting‑out experience; strong understanding of construction methods, H&S and legislation; proficient with robotic total stations/EDM instruments; Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering; excellent communication skills; self‑driven and results‑oriented.

Desirable

AutoCAD and MS Office skills; temporary works coordination; CSCS; cable avoidance; first aid; NEBOSH/IOSH; SMSTS.

Benefits

Competitive salary; pension; life assurance; private medical; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days; volunteering allowance; Employee Assistance Programme; flexible salary‑sacrifice benefits; vehicle/allowance options depending on role; leadership and management training; regular reviews for progression; long‑service awards.