At a Glance
- Tasks: Set out high-spec external works and ensure quality control on-site.
- Company: Leading civil engineering subcontractor with exciting projects.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, immediate start, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and collaboration with experienced professionals.
- Why this job: Join a high-profile project and make a tangible impact in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: HNC in Civil Engineering and experience with high-finish external works.
The predicted salary is between 28080 - 34320 £ per year.
Location: South London
Rate: £280 – £320/day
Duration: 6 months (Immediate Start)
About the Role: We are recruiting a Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering subcontractor on a high-profile project in South London. Working directly alongside an experienced PM, you will take ownership of setting out high-finish external works, elevated roof terraces, and podium structures, while acting as the technical link between drawings and physical installation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Precision Setting Out: Drive lines, pins, and control points for high-spec external paving, structural finishes, podium slabs, and associated groundworks.
- Technical QA & RFIs: Rigorously review structural and architectural drawings, identify design clashes early, and draft concise Request for Information (RFI) documents to resolve discrepancies.
- Quality Control: Manage on-site QC inspections, sign-off check sheets, verify tolerances, and ensure all works strictly align with project specifications.
- Site Management Support: Assist the Project Manager with material take-offs, concrete ordering, permits to dig, and subcontractor coordination on a restricted footprint.
Requirements:
- Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- Demonstrable track record managing high-finish external works and structural podium packages.
- Highly proficient with modern total stations and reading complex CAD/DWG drawings.
Site / Setting out Engineer in London employer: BTP Recruit Careers
Join a leading civil engineering subcontractor in South London, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality external works. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. With competitive rates and a commitment to excellence, we offer a rewarding environment for engineers looking to make a significant impact on high-profile projects.
