Site Engineer

Site Engineer
East London Permanent

We are currently representing a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering key packages on a major infrastructure scheme in East London. They are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of complex remediation works, including bridge structures and trunk sewer assets. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business involved in technically challenging heavy civils, working across both rail and road interfaces, with the chance to be involved from the early design phase through to delivery.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of works on site, ensuring engineering activities are carried out safely, accurately, and in line with programme requirements. You will be involved from pre-construction through to delivery, contributing to buildability, planning, and innovative engineering solutions on a complex infrastructure package. Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with design drawings
• Establishing level and survey control across multiple work areas
• Supporting the day-to-day delivery of site operations
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with quality and safety standards
• Coordinating with subcontractors and site teams
• Assisting with RAMS, ITPs, and quality documentation
• Maintaining accurate site records, diaries, and photographic evidence
• Supporting short-term planning and lookahead programmes
• Identifying and raising technical queries with the design team
• Contributing to value engineering and risk reduction

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within heavy civils or infrastructure
• Experience on utilities, drainage, structures, or remediation projects
• Strong setting out and technical understanding (total station / EDM)
• Understanding of health & safety and quality processes on site
• Ability to work effectively within a site team on complex projects

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• CSCS Card

Desirable

• Experience working on water or wastewater infrastructure (e.g. projects with Thames Water)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• First Aid / IOSH / SMSTS
• AutoCAD or similar software experience

Why Apply

• Work on a complex infrastructure project involving structural and utility remediation
• Opportunity to be involved from design through to delivery
• Competitive package (Company Pension Car/Allowance Career Progression)
• Join a contractor delivering technically challenging heavy civils packages
• Long-term, permanent opportunity with strong career progression

If you re interested, apply now. Alternatively, if you know someone suitable, please get in touch with Cleo at Red Sky Personnel.