We are seeking a highly motivated Site Engineer to join our team delivering a major civils package at Heathrow Airport. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day engineering control, setting out, and quality delivery of link bridge foundations and structures, working closely with both self-delivery teams and subcontractors. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project in a complex live airport environment.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities;
● Execute precise setting-out and engineering control for link bridge foundations, reinforced concrete
(RC), groundworks, and structural civils.
● Review, interpret, and work from technical drawings, specifications, and design packages to ensure
accurate execution on site.
● Assist in technical input and design coordination, particularly regarding structural elements and cladding interfaces.
● Carry out quality control inspections, managing accurate Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), permits to
work, and maintaining detailed site daily records/shift logs.
● Assist with the preparation and implementation of Method Statements, Risk Assessments (RAMS), and Quality Checklists.
● Provide technical guidance and day-to-day engineering support to operational site teams and subcontractors on site.
● Monitor live site works to ensure all operations strictly comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
● Support the Section Engineer and Site Manager with daily planning, task briefings, sequencing, and
tracking progress against the programme.
● Assist in managing temporary works checks and ensuring safe systems of work are maintained on site.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
● Proven experience as a Site Engineer with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
Hands-on setting-out experience using modern surveying equipment (Robotic Total Station, GPS, Leica
equipment).
● Strong technical understanding of RC frames, deep foundations, groundworks, and structural
interfaces/cladding packages.
● Practical knowledge of quality compliance processes (ITPs, as-builts, material testing, and QA
sign-offs).
● Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-working skills.
● Heathrow Airport or other major infrastructure/live transport environment experience is highly
advantageous.
● Valid CSCS card (Civil Engineering/Engineer) and relevant site safety qualifications (SSSTS or SMSTS
desirable).
Desirable
- Experience in working on a similar project is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
● Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s flagship aviation infrastructure projects.
● Competitive salary and package.
● Career development and progression paths toward Section Engineer within a leading Tier 1 contractor.
● A collaborative, supportive, and safety-focused working environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Civil Engineering related qualification (HNC, HND BSc, MSc, BEng, Meng)
- SMSTS
- First Aid
Desirable
- Appointed Person, lifting training is an advantage
- Mental Health First Aid
- Fire Marshalling
Site Engineer in Hounslow employer: Costain Group
Costain is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the water sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to work on significant projects that make a real impact. Our home-based role allows for flexibility while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellence in civil engineering.
