Site Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Wealden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major civil engineering contractor on a coastal restoration project in East Sussex. The role focuses on setting out, quality control, temporary works oversight, and coordinating sub-contractors on a Grade II*-listed historic infrastructure asset.

You will inspect materials, maintain ITP documentation, and ensure safety compliance while delivering complex marine/civil works and public realm improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Certifications: CSCS Card, Site Safety Plus (SSSTS/SMSTS), First Aid at Work.
• Minimum 3 years as Site Engineer with principal civil contractor experience.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS, and modern digital survey software.

Responsibilities

• Setting out civil works, foundations, and structural elements with precision.
• Supervising sub-contractors and coordinating temporary works safely.
• Maintaining ITPs, quality records, and daily site diaries.
• Ensuring compliance with heritage guidelines and environmental constraints.

Skills

Setting out

Survey equipment

Quality control

Temporary works

Site coordination

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Digital survey software

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

Location: East Sussex / South East England

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Benefits Package

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading principal civil engineering contractor delivering a high-profile, multi-million-pound coastal restoration project along the South Coast.

This role involves delivering a blend of complex marine/coastal civil works, structural refurbishments, and high-spec public realm improvements. The successful candidate will play a critical role in site setting out, quality control, temporary works oversight, and managing sub-contractors on a complex, Grade II*-listed historic infrastructure asset.

Key Responsibilities

Setting Out & Technical Control

• Precise setting out of civil works, structural foundations, structural steel/cast iron frames, concrete elements, and public realm reconfigurations.
• Interpreting working drawings, specifications, and CAD models to establish site controls and levels.
• Conducting pre-construction and progress surveys, providing as-built drawings and reports.

Structural & Civil Operations

• Supervising specialized sub-contractors handling historic metalwork restoration, masonry repairs, deep foundations, and structural steel erection.
• Managing the installation of new infrastructure, including structural deck refurbishments, lift shaft installations, and associated groundworks.
• Implementing temporary works schemes in accordance with safety standards and structural engineer requirements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract specifications, heritage guidelines, and quality plans.
• Maintaining complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control documentation.
• Assisting the Site Manager and Project Manager with daily site diaries, progress reporting, and records of work completed.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Enforcing strict site health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in a coastal, public-facing environment.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for complex lifts and structural interventions.
• Adhering to environmental constraints regarding local ecology, historic walls, and coastal marine habitats.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certifications: CSCS Card (civil engineer / skilled worker), Site Safety Plus (SSSTS or SMSTS), and First Aid at Work.
• Technical Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience operating as a Site Engineer within a principal civil engineering contractor setting.
• Setting Out: Proficiency with total stations, GPS equipment, and modern digital survey software.
• Project Exposure: Track record of working on structural civil engineering schemes, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, or marine/coastal infrastructure.

For more information in regards to the role please contact Daniel Stepney by email on or over the phone on (phone number removed).

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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