33 senior site engineer jobs found in London

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to start working on an RC Frame project based. Must have experience in running the front end of projects, good communication skills with a strong background in RC Frame is essential. Responsibilities include: * Overseeing all engineering aspects on the site * Overseeing building work * Undertaking surveys * Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly * Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales * Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager * Providing technical advice and solving problems on site * Preparing site reports and filling in other paperwork * Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials * Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to....

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to start working on an RC Frame project based. Must have experience in running the front end of projects, good communication skills with a strong background in RC Frame is essential. Responsibilities include: * Overseeing all engineering aspects on the site * Overseeing building work * Undertaking surveys * Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly * Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales * Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager * Providing technical advice and solving problems on site * Preparing site reports and filling in other paperwork * Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials * Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to....

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to start working on an RC Frame project based. Must have experience in running the front end of projects, good communication skills with a strong background in RC Frame is essential. Responsibilities include: * Overseeing all engineering aspects on the site * Overseeing building work * Undertaking surveys * Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly * Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales * Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager * Providing technical advice and solving problems on site * Preparing site reports and filling in other paperwork * Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials * Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to....

Senior Site Engineer Six-Month Fixed Term Contract £50,000 to £65,000 Northern Home Counties Overview A Senior Site Engineer is required for a six-month fixed-term contract within the Northern Home Counties business unit, working with a Tier 1 Contractor. The role will support delivery on two major schemes initially before moving onto one project. This is a site-based position suited to an engineer with strong technical capability and experience in complex structures, including CAT 3 basement works. About the Role The Senior Site Engineer will support the Project Team with day-to-day engineering duties and ensure all works are delivered in line with client requirements. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings and specifications, checking setting out, monitoring retained structures, managing deep excavations and overseeing cut and fill modelling. The role also covers stabilisation checks, piling tolerance recording and inspections of reinforced concrete elements. The...

Job Title: Senior Site Engineer Location: Aylesbury Start Date: Immediate Project Type: Groundworks & Reinforced Concrete (RC) We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a Groundworks and Reinforced Concrete (RC) project based in Aylesbury. The successful candidate should be available to start immediately. Key Responsibilities * Managing and completing all required site paperwork and documentation. * Carrying out limited setting-out duties as required. * Supporting the site team to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently. * Coordinating with site management, subcontractors, and the client team. Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: * A valid CSCS Card, SMSTS/ SSSTS and EUSR Cat 1 &2 * A minimum of 5 years' experience in Groundworks and RC projects in the UK. * Proven experience in completing site paperwork and documentation. * Good communication skills in English. * Experience carrying out limited...

Senior Data Engineer** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Databricks to design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and platforms. You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making by delivering reliable, efficient, and high-quality data solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and Databricks Build and optimise ETL/ELT workflows leveraging Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake) Develop robust data models and data architectures on Lakehouse platforms Implement and manage data workflows within the Databricks ecosystem Ensure high data quality, governance, and reliability across pipelines Optimise performance of large-scale distributed data processing...

Are you a Head of Civils / Design CRE (Rail Infrastructure) looking for your next contract opportunity? Location: Surrey Quays, London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Civil Engineering Type: Contract Duration: Long-term assignment Start Date: ASAP (within 2-3 weeks) Rate: Dependant on experience IR35 determination: To be confirmed An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Civils / Design CRE to join a major rail infrastructure programme supporting a Maintenance a multi-million-pound contract awarded by Rail for London (RfL), a subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). It covers the planned and reactive maintenance, faulting, and renewals across key London Overground assets. This is a senior leadership position requiring a technically strong civil or structural engineering professional with extensive rail experience and a proven background in assurance, governance, and team leadership. The role is not design-focused;...

Mechanical Project Engineer Tier 1 MEP Contractor | Data Centre Projects 📍 East London 💷 Permanent or Freelance (CIS / Ltd) I’m currently representing a market-leading Tier 1 MEP Contractor with a strong presence across the UK and Europe, delivering complex projects across the Data Centre, Commercial, Infrastructure and Life Sciences sectors. Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of mission critical projects, they are now looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the delivery team on a major Data Centre development in East London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a technically challenging, fast-paced project with a highly experienced delivery team and genuine long-term progression opportunities within one of the industry’s most sought-after sectors. The Opportunity Working alongside Senior Project Managers and site teams, you’ll play a key role in the delivery and coordination of mechanical building services packages across a large-scale...

Commissioning Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 📍 Rayleigh, Essex 💷 £50 per hour 📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (Likely Extension to 6 Months+) ⏰ Monday–Thursday 08:00–18:00 | Early Finish Friday We are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for commissioning professionals from a range of electrical infrastructure backgrounds, including power generation, utilities, substations, rail, renewables, industrial automation, data centres or transmission and distribution projects. While previous BESS experience would be advantageous, we are particularly interested in candidates with strong commissioning, testing, energisation and fault-finding experience gained on complex electrical systems. Key Responsibilities * Support the commissioning and energisation of battery energy storage equipment and associated systems. * Carry out...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water AMP8 Location: Maidstone, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long‑term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long‑term capital delivery programmes. This client‑side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate...

Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer with structures experience to join a major HS2 project based in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, delivering complex reinforced concrete and structural packages within a high-performing project team. We are looking for a proactive engineer with a strong background in heavy civil engineering structures who can support the safe and efficient delivery of works on site. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for structural works including reinforced concrete, foundations, retaining structures and associated infrastructure Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and design information Managing quality assurance processes and ensuring works are delivered to specification Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built documentation Preparing and reviewing ITPs, RAMS and inspection records Coordinating...

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Site Engineer with strong earthworks experience to join a major HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, delivering large-scale earthworks packages within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Responsibilities: Setting out and surveying for earthworks activities Managing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Producing and maintaining accurate site records Carrying out quality assurance checks and ensuring works are completed to specification Preparing RAMS, ITPs and as-built documentation Coordinating subcontractors and site teams Monitoring progress and reporting to the Section Engineer/Senior Engineer Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with project standards Supporting programme delivery and resolving technical issues on site Requirements: Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on major civil...

We have a new role for a Maintenance Operations Manager to join a University based in London to lead the delivery of hard services for the institution. Within this building services engineering leadership role, you will take ownership for the delivery of maintenance services both via in house teams and contractors across the central London campus.  This Maintenance Operations Manager role will include: Management of the directly employed maintenance managers and engineers  Operational responsibility for engineering services across the University campus Contractor management  Process improvement and change management Compliance and health and safety Stakeholder management  For this Maintenance Operations Managers role we are looking for: Apprentice trained, M&E qualified, Mechanical or Electrical, multi skilled (this is essential) Experience of managing a multi disciple engineering work force within similar commercial buildings Higher education or public sector...

Summary: We are seeking a senior agency Building Services Electrical Engineer to join our London-based engineering team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, primarily focusing on commercial, data centre, and airport developments, with a strong emphasis on project delivery. Candidates should have design consultancy experience and be capable of working autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a self-motivated individual able to produce high-quality electrical designs. Key responsibilities include undertaking electrical design work across various projects, producing designs using industry-standard software, collaborating and coordinating with other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions, carrying out condition surveys and inspections of existing building services, preparing clear and structured technical reports for clients, working closely with BIM Technicians to...

Role Title: Section Engineer - Major Civils Role Purpose To manage a section of works within a specific discipline and lead a team of Site Engineers. The successful candidate will be from a Heavy civils, tunnels, highways, earthworks background. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental Produce and review Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Prepare Temporary Works Briefs and ensure timely implementation. Deliver site and visitor inductions. Conduct regular H&S inspections and ensure follow-up actions. Prepare and implement Permits to Work (e.g., Permit to Excavate). Mentor junior staff in safety practices and audits.Engineering Control Provide primary setting-out control and determine optimal installation locations. Coach Site Engineers in setting-out methods and technical requirements. Review drawings, specifications and testing requirements with the team. Support engineers with testing processes, ITPs, and quality assurance documentation.Quality...

M365 Engineer - Tenant Management Location: London - Hybrid Duration: 6-Month Contract + ext Want to build a modern Microsoft 365 environment completely unhindered by legacy technical debt? We are a newly formed technology function, building a greenfield, high-quality end-user services estate from scratch. We are looking for a hybrid M365 Engineer who can split their time between high-level tenant administration and providing premium, "white-glove" onsite technical support to senior stakeholders. If you are an ambitious, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-moving, agile environment where you can make a visible impact from day one, this is your project. What you’ll be doing: * M365 Subject Matter Expert: Act as the technical authority for the estate, collaborating closely with our managed service providers. * Greenfield Engineering: Help shape, improve, and deploy a modern workplace environment with zero legacy constraints. * Project Delivery: Lead and support...

Sub Agent – Civil Engineering Location: East London Start Date: August 2026 Contract: Freelance / Contract Opportunity Morgan Sindall is currently seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure project in East London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-assurance environment on a complex civil engineering scheme, taking responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of key work packages. Key Responsibilities * Manage the delivery of civil engineering works from planning through to completion. * Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. * Monitor programme performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity. * Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards. * Support commercial teams with change management, cost control, and reporting. * Mentor and support engineers and junior members of the project team. *...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major Tier 1 highways project in East London, supporting a significant programme of enabling and archaeological works ahead of the main construction phase. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project, taking ownership of setting out activities, quality assurance processes, and supporting the development of junior engineering staff. Responsibilities Carry out accurate setting out for enabling and archaeological works Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements Produce and maintain QA documentation, including ITPs, check sheets and as-built records Conduct site surveys and manage setting out data Liaise closely with site management, subcontractors and the wider delivery team Identify and resolve technical issues on site Support and mentor Junior Engineers and Graduate Engineers Ensure works are completed...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: UI Developer Lead Location: Bromley - Hybrid (3 days in office) Contract: 12 months with possible extension. Rate: £850 inside umbrella Description: Highly skilled UI Developer to spearhead the development of the Single Dealer Platform within our Electronic Fixed Income Currencies business. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in React, RxJS, and modern UI frameworks, combined with strong leadership and architectural skills to deliver high-performance, scalable, and intuitive trading interfaces. Key Responsibilities: · Lead UI Development: Own the design and...

Setting Out Engineer    Ref: (phone number removed) Location: Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Pay: £250 per day paid weekly via umbrella Duration: Ongoing Contract    Duties Undertake consistent site-by-site surveys across operational sites, using setting-out and reality-capture methods to record buildings, structures, enclosures, routes, tanks, access constraints and relevant plant for fire evacuation, point-cloud and modelling outputs.    Junior/mid-level field role focused on safe capture, clear records and complete handover packs for the BIM / delivery team. Attend sites to the weekly lookahead, RAMS, permits and site controls. Survey occupiable buildings, kiosks, enclosures, major structures, external routes, evacuation routes, tanks, plant interfaces and scoped operational areas. Use the agreed survey kit: Scanners, SLAM, total station/GPS, measuring tools, 360 camera and/or tablet. Record control, reference points, levels, building...