Location: Heathrow Airport, London
Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE)
Hours: 8:00pm - 6:00am (Night Shift)
Duration: Ongoing permanent opportunity
A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join a high-performing, delivery-focused team on a £70 million flagship aviation infrastructure project at Heathrow Airport.
Working in partnership with Heathrow, you'll play a key role in delivering a major investment programme that will transform the airport's infrastructure, including the resurfacing of taxiways and runways as part of the H7 Framework. This £70 million programme forms part of Heathrow's long-term investment strategy, delivering a step-change in the customer experience while supporting the airport's journey to becoming a net-zero aviation hub.
This is a rare opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious aviation infrastructure projects, delivering complex civil engineering works within a live operational airport environment. Joining an experienced project team, you'll take ownership of engineering delivery, support and mentor Site Engineers, and play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of critical airside infrastructure while developing your career with a Tier 1 contractor renowned for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to delivering landmark projects.
Responsibilities
Lead the engineering delivery of designated work packages across the project
Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers, providing technical guidance and support
Oversee all setting out and surveying activities, ensuring works are delivered accurately and efficiently
Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and programme requirements
Review and approve QA documentation, inspection records and as-built surveys
Coordinate engineering activities with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team
Identify engineering risks and resolve technical issues, raising and managing RFIs where required
Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
Carry out inspections and ensure works meet contractual and client requirements
Produce engineering reports and provide regular progress updates to senior management
Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of the Heathrow H7 Framework
Requirements
Previous experience as a Senior Site Engineer or an experienced Site Engineer ready to step up within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
Strong background working on highways, aviation, motorways or heavy civil engineering projects
Excellent setting out, surveying and engineering management experience
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
Experience managing QA documentation, inspection records, RFIs and as-built surveys
Experience supervising or mentoring engineers on site
Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to coordinate multiple work packages within a live operational environment
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of up to £75,000, depending on experience
Opportunity to work on the prestigious Heathrow Airport H7 Framework
Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with an excellent reputation across the UK
Privately owned business with a genuine family culture
Carefully selected projects with no legacy issues
Strong leadership, visible management and a supportive culture
Excellent training, mentoring and structured career development
Clear progression opportunities with regular performance and career development reviews
Work alongside experienced project leaders on one of the UK's most significant aviation infrastructure programmes
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year