Site Engineer

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure company is seeking a Site Engineer to provide engineering support on major projects in London. The role involves establishing survey control, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, and detailed works setting out. Ideal candidates should have previous setting out experience and a degree in Civil Engineering. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary & package

Company pension

Private medical

25 days annual leave

Training & development

Qualifications

• Previous setting out experience on civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and regulations.
• Proficient in using robotic total stations or EDM instruments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices, promoting health & safety culture.
• Establish survey control and set out works in line with drawings.
• Accurately record data, drawings, and site diaries.

Skills

Setting out experience on civil engineering projects

Strong knowledge of construction methods

Proficient in using robotic total stations

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering and infrastructure company. They work across water, transport, energy, and the built environment, offering long-term job security, clear career progression, and the chance to be part of some of the UK's biggest infrastructure projects.

The Role

We are seeking a Site Engineer to join their growing team, providing engineering support across a number of projects. You will be responsible for establishing level and survey control, setting out detailed works from drawings, ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards, and supporting the wider delivery team. Initially, you will be working on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages for Thames Water, involving the repair of two bridge structures and five trunk sewer barrels across rail and road spans. With the works currently in the design phase, this is a unique opportunity to contribute from the concept stage of a complex and large-scale package.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices, promoting company health & safety culture.
• Establish survey control and set out works in line with contract drawings.
• Accurately record data, drawings, and site diaries.
• Support production of project plans, RAMS, ITPs and permits.
• Assist Site Agent/Sub Agent in resource planning and lookaheads.
• Maintain strong communication with site workforce and client representatives.
• Deliver defect-free works, promoting quality and value engineering.

About You

Essential:

• Previous setting out experience on civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, health & safety and regulations.
• Proficient in using robotic total stations or EDM instruments.
• Degree/HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills, self-driven and results-focused.

Desirable:

• AutoCAD & MS Office proficiency.
• Temporary Works coordination.
• CSCS card, cable avoidance, first aid.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certification.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary & package.
• Company pension, life assurance & private medical.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty days.
• Company car/allowance (dependent on role).
• Training & development including leadership programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support.
• Long-term career progression with a company that promotes from within.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity then apply now and a member of the Red Sky Team will be in touch.