Site Engineer (short-term contract)

Carmichael UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK are seeking a Site Engineer to join a major Thames Tideway scheme in Wandsworth. This freelance/contract opportunity suits someone with 2–3 years' site experience who is looking to develop their career on a high-profile project.

The role will involve supporting the delivery team with setting out, quality assurance, inspections, and day-to-day engineering duties across architectural landscaping and associated civil works.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of site engineering experience in construction or civil projects.
• Competent in setting out and surveying techniques.
• CSCS Card and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out for construction activities.
• Assist with quality inspections and site documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records and as-built information.
• Support delivery team with engineering queries.
• Ensure works follow drawings and specifications.
• Monitor site progress and report issues.
• Promote safe working practices and project procedures.

Skills

Setting out

Quality assurance

Site documentation

Surveying techniques

Communication skills

CSCS Card

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Job description

Site Engineer

Location: Wandsworth, South West London

Project: Thames Tideway

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Rate:£(Apply online only) PAYE (Inside IR35)

About the Role

Carmichael UK are seeking a Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project on the Thames Tideway scheme in Wandsworth.

This opportunity would suit a Site Engineer with around 2-3 years' site experience who is looking to develop their career on a high-profile project. The role will involve supporting the delivery team with setting out, quality assurance, inspections, and day-to-day engineering duties across architectural landscaping and associated civil works.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out for construction activities.
• Assist with quality inspections and site documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records and as-built information.
• Support the delivery team with engineering and technical queries.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Monitor site progress and report any issues to the management team.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with project procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer.
• Approximately 2-3 years' engineering experience within construction or civil engineering.
• Competent in setting out and surveying techniques.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance procedures and site records.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• CSCS Card.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience on landscaping, public realm, architectural, or civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of quality documentation, ITPs, and inspections.
• Experience using survey equipment such as Leica or Trimble