Site Engineer with ref. SK/R/090862

Job Title: Site Engineer

Project: Thames Tideway Tunnel
Rate: Day rate inside IR35
Location: Chambers Street, SE16 4XL (Bermondsey, London)
Role Type: Full-Time, Site-Based
Contract Role: Running to September 2025
Reports To: Section Engineer / Sub-Agent / Site Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Site Engineer is responsible for providing on-site technical and engineering support to ensure the safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of construction activities. The role is primarily focused on civil engineering and infrastructure works within a constrained urban environment. The Site Engineer will play a key role in planning, setting out works, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct engineering surveys and setting out for construction activities such as drainage, utilities, and reinforced concrete structures.
Manage and ensure compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and relevant quality standards.
Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver works in line with the project programme.
Promote and ensure adherence to CDM and H&S regulations, including delivery of daily briefings and toolbox talks.
Assist with temporary works coordination and permitting processes (e.g. Permit to Dig), and ensure risk assessments are in place.
Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, progress reports, and non-conformance documentation.
Support the planning team by contributing to short-term and 4-week lookahead programmes.
Collaborate with the Environmental team to ensure compliance and support implementation of mitigation measures.
Provide assistance to commercial and procurement teams with measurements and material take-offs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Requirement	Details
Education	BEng / MEng / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Certifications	CSCS Card (required); SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable); Temporary Works (preferred)
Experience	2+ years’ experience in site engineering within infrastructure or civil works; experience in urban, rail, or utilities sectors is desirable
Software Skills	Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Project or Primavera, MS Office Suite; use of surveying equipment
Technical Knowledge	Strong understanding of setting out, concrete works, utilities, drainage, H&S standards, and QA/QC procedures

If you meet the requirements and have the relevant please apply today.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Site Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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