Site Engineer – Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Location: West Ham, East London
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Role
Our client is looking to recruit a Site Engineer to join their experienced project team based in West Ham, East London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved from conception to completion on major infrastructure schemes, starting with the remediation packages for Thames Water. These projects involve the complex repair of bridge structures and trunk sewer barrels, spanning both road and rail interfaces.
The successful candidate will provide site engineering duties including setting out, quality control, and supporting HSQE compliance. You’ll play a key role in project delivery alongside a dedicated team of Site Agents and Sub Agents, contributing to the success of some of the UK’s most important civil engineering works.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment
Champion safe working practices and our client’s safety culture
Ensure legal and procedural compliance on-site
Promote environmental standards and deliver work safely
Site Engineering
Establish level and survey control on-site
Set out works accurately in line with contract drawings and specifications
Produce and maintain site records, diaries, allocation sheets and photographic evidence
Support production of RAMS, ITPs and short-term programmes
Identify and communicate value engineering opportunities
Quality
Maintain defect-free delivery of works
Promote and ensure best practice in quality assurance
Experience Required
Previous experience of setting out and engineering on civil infrastructure projects
Strong working knowledge of health & safety and construction regulations
Fully conversant in the use of robotic total stations and EDM instruments
Able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Qualifications & Training
Essential
HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and driven to deliver high standards
Desirable
CSCS card
Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office
Temporary Works Coordination knowledge
Cable avoidance, First Aid, IOSH or NEBOSH
SMSTS
If the role of Site Engineer with a salary up to £45,000 per annum plus additional benefits is of interest please apply now and we will be in touch.
