Site Engineer (Piling)

Carmichael UK; Esher; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support a major piling contract near King's Cross, London. The role focuses on QA/QC for piling works, with responsibility for ITPs, pile records and coordination with the site team.

The ideal candidate has piling/geotechnical experience, CSCS and a strong eye for quality documentation during a critical project phase.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC for piling operations.
• Familiar with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ability to coordinate piling sequences and site teams.
• Experience with piling works and site records.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA/QC activities for allocated piling operations.
• Review and maintain compliance with ITPs.
• Inspect reinforcement cages on delivery and verify requirements.
• Coordinate piling sequences with Project Manager and site team.
• Complete pile records and logs on time.
• Maintain concrete cube registers and quality docs.
• Raise and close NCRs where required.
• Ensure records meet project standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Quality assurance

ITPs

Site coordination

Piling experience

Job description

Site Engineer (Piling)

Location: Central , London
Rate: £320 - £350 per day (Ltd Company)
Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: Early/Mid September 2026

Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a specialist piling contractor on a major infrastructure project near King's Cross Station. The project involves the construction of a secant piled wall.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with piling and geotechnical experience to support the delivery of a technically challenging scheme during a critical phase of works.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance and quality control activities for allocated piling operations.
• Review, implement and maintain compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Inspect reinforcement cages upon delivery and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate piling sequences and daily work activities with the Project Manager and site team.
• Complete pile records and pile logs accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain and update concrete cube registers and associated quality documentation.
• Raise, manage and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs) where required.
• Ensure all records, inspections and quality documentation are completed to project standards.
• Support safe delivery of works in accordance with company and client procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on piling, ground engineering or geotechnical projects.
• Experience working with secant piled walls, rotary bored piling, CFA piling or similar techniques is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, ITPs and inspection requirements.
• Experience maintaining site records, pile logs and quality documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate effectively with operational teams.
• CSCS Card essential.
• First Aid and SMSTS/SSSTS beneficial but not essential.