Senior Project Engineer – Rotary Piling
Location: Central London
Rate: £400–£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Start Date: Immediate
Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional with specialist expertise in rotary piling and complex ground conditions to play a key role on a high-profile civils scheme.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage rotary bored piling operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
- Manage support fluid (polymer) systems, including quality control procedures and compliance with project-specific quality plans.
- Monitor and inspect piling and diaphragm wall activities throughout the construction process.
- Carry out or oversee pile shaft and diaphragm wall panel inspections prior to concreting using technologies such as Sonic Caliper and Koden systems.
- Review and verify complex reinforcement cage installations, including large diameter reinforcement bars (up to 50mm) and mechanical coupler systems.
- Ensure all quality assurance and compliance requirements are met and accurately documented.
- Work closely with site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to maintain programme objectives and technical standards.
Requirements
- Strong experience with rotary bored piling techniques.
- Proven knowledge of diaphragm wall construction and inspection processes.
- Experience managing polymer support fluids in challenging ground conditions.
- Understanding of complex geotechnical environments, including:
- High groundwater tables
- Artesian water conditions
- Maritime or similarly challenging environments
- Experience using Sonic Caliper and/or Koden inspection systems.
- Ability to inspect and verify complex reinforcement cages, including 50mm bar systems and couplers.
- Excellent quality control and compliance management experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience working on HS2 or other major UK infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs) and quality assurance procedures within large-scale civil engineering environments.
What's on Offer?
- £400–£500 per day (Inside IR35)
- Immediate start available
- Minimum 6-month assignment with potential for extension
- Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project in central London
- Long-term career opportunities with a leading delivery team
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Senior Project Engineer - Rotary Piling in City of London employer: Carmichael UK
As a leading reinforced concrete structures contractor, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises engineering excellence and quality delivery. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our long-term project pipeline and opportunities for career progression within the carbon capture sector, making us an excellent employer for Quality Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the low-carbon infrastructure landscape of the North East, UK.
