Site Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Site Engineer for an 12-month heavy civils project in Dartford, Kent. The role focuses on setting out, supervision of RC structures, deep excavations, and underpass works on a major infrastructure scheme.

The position requires monitoring ITPs, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating with subcontractors to align with 3-week lookahead programs. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering heavy civils structures and RC works.
• Comfortable with setting out and surveying techniques.
• Ability to manage ITPs and quality records on site.

Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Engineering Control for reinforced concrete structures and underpass alignment.
• Site Supervision & Quality Assurance, manage ITPs and document records.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental controls within deep excavations and underground zones.
• Coordinate with specialist subcontractors and gangs to maintain progress.

Skills

Setting out

Site supervision

Quality control

Safety compliance

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

Site Engineer (Underpass & Civils Structures)

Location: Dartford, Kent

Contract Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Outside IR35)

Working Pattern: 07:00 - 18:00 (Site-Based)

Duration: 1 Year Contract (Long-Term Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major heavy civils and infrastructure project in Dartford. This is a secure 12-month contract delivering a 77m x 10m underpass structure.

The scope involves Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) primary lining, secondary lining, waterproofing membranes, deep excavations, and heavy reinforced concrete work. Candidates with a strong general civils structures background are fully considered, as well as those with specialist underground or tunnelling experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Engineering Control: Execute accurate setting out and dimensional control for reinforced concrete structures, deep excavations, structural linings, and underpass alignment using modern surveying equipment.
• Site Supervision & Quality Assurance: Oversee daily works on the underpass structure, manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), track structural tolerances, and maintain complete site records.
• Safety in Enclosed Environments: Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental controls within deep excavation and underground working zones; review RAMS and deliver daily site briefings.
• Subcontractor & Gang Coordination: Work directly with specialist sub-contractors and site trade gangs to maintain production outputs aligned with 3-week lookahead schedules.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as a Site Engineer delivering heavy civils structures, major reinforced concrete (RC), deep excavations, bridges, underpasses, or underground packages. Engineers from a core general civil engineering structures background will be fully considered.
• Working Pattern: Comfortable working standard site hours of 07:00 - 18:00.

Mandatory Certifications

• Triple Ticket: CSCS Card, SSSTS (or SMSTS), and First Aid at Work.
• Safety Tickets: Valid Tunnelling Ticket (e.g., TSTS - Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme) OR Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk).

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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