Site Engineer
Location: Surrey Quays
Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3 - 6 month contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our team working on a major infrastructure project based in Surrey Quays. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile, multidisciplinary rail and civils project involving station works, utilities, drainage, RC structures, and general civil engineering packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all site setting out activities, ensuring alignment with the project, design drawings and specification requirements.
• Conduct accurate setting out and surveying using GPS, total stations, and digital levels for elements such as drainage systems, retaining walls, RC foundations, trackside infrastructure, and station works.
• Interpret technical drawings, plans and specifications, ensuring full compliance with project documentation.
• Prepare and manage as-built records, QA documentation, daily site diaries, and progress reports.
• Ensure all works are delivered to the highest health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, in accordance with project method statements and risk assessments.
• Support the delivery team in the preparation of Work Package Plans (WPPs), Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and task briefings.
• Liaise with the design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervisors to resolve any technical or construction queries.
• Conduct pre-pour inspections for concrete structures and monitor rebar installation, ensuring conformance to design and specification.
• Contribute to temporary works coordination, ensuring temporary works designs are implemented safely and correctly on site.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience working on heavy civils or rail infrastructure projects, ideally involving structures, drainage, utilities or station upgrades.
• Proven knowledge of construction techniques, reinforced concrete works, earthworks, and structural elements.
• CSCS card (Engineering or Supervisor level).
• Strong ability to set out using GPS, Total Station, EDM and AutoCAD.
• Confident in completing engineering documentation, including QA check sheets and test records.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations, temporary works procedures, and site safety compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Desirable: PTS (Personal Track Safety), SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid at Work, and Temporary Works Coordinator/ Supervisor experience.

If you are a proactive and detail-driven Site Engineer looking to join a leading team on a fast-paced infrastructure project in Surrey Quays, please apply today with your most up-to-date CV.