Site Engineer

Location: West Ham, East London

Salary: £35,000–£45,000

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (45 hours per week)

A long-established UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major works across water, transport, energy and the built environment is seeking a Site Engineer to support regional projects. The business is recognised for its direct delivery model, technical expertise and long-term investment in people.

Role Overview

The Site Engineer will provide engineering support across multiple live projects, ensuring accurate setting out, survey control, quality compliance and safe delivery.

The initial focus will be on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation works for Thames Water, involving repairs to bridge structures and trunk sewer barrels across rail and road spans. As these works are currently in the design phase, the role offers involvement from concept through to delivery, providing exposure to cost, programme and contract management alongside engineering delivery.

You will work closely with Site Agents, Sub Agents and the wider engineering team, contributing to HSQE documentation and supporting safe, efficient and commercially aware project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and maintain safe working practices in line with legal and environmental requirements

Support delivery of works to programme, quality and safety standards

Establish survey control and carry out accurate setting out and checks

Ensure defect-free delivery and identify value engineering opportunities

Maintain accurate site records (diaries, registers, allocation sheets, photos)

Assist with RAMS, ITPs, quality plans and HSQE documentation

Participate in pre-construction reviews and ensure permits and consents are in place

Support short-term planning, procurement scheduling and site coordination

Identify and communicate variations or potential commercial issues

Assist with day-to-day site and resource management

Essential Requirements

Previous setting-out experience within civil engineering

Strong understanding of construction methods, H&S and legislation

Proficient with robotic total stations / EDM equipment

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated with a proactive approach

Desirable

AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Temporary Works Coordinator experience

CSCS card

Cable avoidance training

First Aid

NEBOSH / IOSH

SMSTS

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty days

Volunteering allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible salary-sacrifice benefits

Vehicle or allowance (role dependent)

Leadership and management training

Regular reviews and career progression

Long-service awards