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