Job Description

Site Engineer

Due to the nature of this project being based on a high-security site, successful candidates will be required to undergo additional security screening. BPSS-level security clearance is mandatory, and the clearance process can take approximately 4–6 weeks.

Please note: only candidates who hold passports from EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member countries, and who have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years, can be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

As a Site Engineer, your duties will include:

* Assisting in the preparation and management of as-built drawings

* Maintaining effective systems to record completed works and updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly

* Supporting systems that monitor progress against programme, quality, dimensions, and quantities

* Assisting with the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, including drainage, concrete, piling, and brickwork

* Providing engineering support to resolve technical issues and respond to technical queries

* Setting out works within specified tolerances

* Regularly checking setting out points, benchmarks, and ensuring all surveying instruments and measuring equipment are calibrated and recorded correctly

* Ensuring the workforce fully understands all setting out information relevant to the works being undertaken

* Preparing and distributing site sketches, maintaining clear communication across site teams

* Maintaining dimensional control to ensure accurate construction of works

* Recording site instructions and maintaining the drawing register

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with:

* A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent (desirable), such as:

* BSc / BA / BEng / MEng

* EngTech

* MICE / TIStructE / LCIBSE / LCIBSE EngTech

* Completion of a Higher Apprenticeship

* SSSTS certification

* CSCS White PQP/AQP card

* Previous experience in a similar Site Engineer role

* Candidates currently working towards Chartership or Incorporation with ICE, IStructE, or another relevant professional body are encouraged to apply

Additional Information

* Lodge allowance is available for eligible candidates