Site Engineer - London
Job Description
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
About Us
Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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Site Engineer - London in Shadwell employer: Costain
Costain is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development within the vibrant environment of London Heathrow. As a leader in smart infrastructure solutions, we provide our team with unique opportunities to engage in transformative projects that contribute to a sustainable future, while fostering strong relationships across diverse stakeholders. Our commitment to safety, inclusivity, and professional advancement makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
