Site Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a Site Engineer (Civil/Structural) for a flagship decommissioning project in North Wales. On-site, 12‑month contract with immediate start, you will oversee civil and structural packages and drive technical delivery on a highly regulated asset.

We look for HNC/HND or BEng, CSCS, and ideally SMSTS/SSSTS, plus experience with Leica/Trimble total stations and GPS, and strong QA/RAMS discipline alongside subcontractor coordination.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Site Engineer in civil or structural environments.
• Experience with total stations and GPS for setting out.
• Valid CSCS card and relevant safety training.
• Experience in regulated industrial or energy sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set out and conduct dimensional control across civil/structural packages.
• Ensure QA and compliance with drawings, ITPs and RAMS.
• Supervise on-site subcontractors and monitor progress.
• Review drawings, raise RFIs and liaise with senior teams to resolve buildability issues.
• Maintain safety standards and daily site diaries.

Skills

Setting out

Dimensional control

Subcontractor management

Quality assurance

Safety management

Education

HNC/HND or BEng in Civil Engineering

CSCS card

SMSTS or SSSTS preferred

Tools

Leica total stations

GPS equipment

CAD/digital engineering tools

Job description

Site Engineer (Civil / Structural)

Location: North Wales (On‑site)

Contract Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract (Immediate Start - November 2026 to October 2027)

The Opportunity

We are acting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 infrastructure and engineering contractor to secure an experienced Site Engineer for a flagship, technically complex decommissioning project in North Wales.

This role offers the opportunity to join a high‑calibre site delivery team operating in a heavily regulated, safety‑critical environment. You will play a key technical role overseeing civil and structural packages on a landmark national asset over an initial 12‑month programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Dimensional Control: Execute accurate setting out, surveying, and level checks across civil, structural, and enabling works packages using modern total stations and GPS equipment.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all works comply strictly with drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and rigorous safety‑case guidelines.
• Subcontractor Management: Supervise on‑site specialist subcontractors, conducting daily briefings, monitoring progress against the programme, and verifying quality standards.
• Technical Interface: Review engineering drawings, raise technical queries (RFIs), and work closely with senior engineering and project management teams to resolve buildability challenges.
• Safety & Environment: Drive high standards of site safety, contributing to Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and maintaining accurate daily site diaries.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Proven track record working as a Site Engineer within major civil engineering, structural modifications, or regulated industrial/energy environments.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with modern robotic total stations (Leica, Trimble, etc.), GPS equipment, and CAD/digital engineering tools.
• Education & Certifications: HNC/HND or BEng in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Valid CSCS card (Engineering / Supervisory).
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.
• Clearances: Due to the regulated nature of the facility, candidates must be eligible to obtain baseline security clearance (BPSS) or hold existing site clearance.

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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