Site Engineer (Piling)

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

Job summary

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 role focuses on piling operations and QA to ensure compliance with ITPs and project standards.

Based in Central London, you will manage piling sequences, maintain pile logs and records, and coordinate with the Project Manager and site team to deliver the works safely and efficiently over a 12-week period.

Qualifications

• Site Engineer with piling, ground engineering or geotechnical project experience.
• Experience with secant piled walls, rotary bored piling or CFA piling is advantageous.
• Strong QA processes, ITPs and inspection requirements knowledge.
• Experience maintaining site records, pile logs and quality documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with operational teams.
• CSCS Card essential.
• First Aid and SMSTS/SSSTS beneficial but not essential.

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.

Skills

Piling experience

QA processes

ITPs

NCRs

Site coordination

CSCS Card

First Aid

SSSTS/SMSTS

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