Job Description

Site Engineer

Location: Essex / London Gateway (DP World)

Salary: £50,000 + Package

Job Type: Permanent

Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering key packages on one of the UK’s largest logistics and port infrastructure schemes at DP World London Gateway. Due to continued growth and ongoing project demand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of heavy civils and groundworks packages on this flagship development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected subcontractor working on a nationally significant marine and logistics infrastructure project.

The Role

The Site Engineer will be responsible for supporting the technical delivery of site operations across large-scale civils and groundworks packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with programme and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out setting out for a range of civils works including earthworks, drainage, piling, reinforced concrete and infrastructure elements

Supporting the delivery of heavy civils and large-scale groundworks packages

Assisting with day-to-day site engineering activities and coordination of works

Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure accurate delivery

Providing technical support to site teams and subcontractors

Ensuring all works are delivered in line with project quality standards and specifications

Maintaining accurate as-built records, QA documentation and site reports

Assisting with sequencing and planning of works alongside site management

Promoting and enforcing strong health & safety standards at all times

Requirements

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Valid CSCS card (White CSCS – Academically Qualified Person preferred)

Experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong background in groundworks, heavy civils, earthworks or infrastructure schemes

Confident in setting out and interpreting technical drawings and specifications

Experience using surveying equipment such as Leica, Trimble or Total Stations

Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, large-scale project environment

What’s on Offer

Permanent role on a major UK infrastructure / port development project

Competitive salary and full benefits package

Lodge available for candidates working away from home

Long-term project stability with strong pipeline of future works

Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most high-profile logistics infrastructure schemes

Interested? Apply now or get in contact with Cleo directly to find out more about this opportunity