At a Glance
- Tasks: Support site activities, coordinate with teams, and ensure safe delivery of works.
- Company: Join a leading firm in large-scale rail infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Lucrative contract rate and long-term opportunity until next August.
- Other info: Full onsite presence required in Northolt, Greater London.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic construction environment with real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in civil engineering or related field; site experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
What you will be doing:
- Support early-stage mobilisation with section teams, producing sketches, methodologies and planning outputs for delivery readiness.
- Set up and coordinate site activities with the general foreman and works manager.
- Work with subcontractors to ensure timely production and implementation of RAMS, ITPs, permits and consents.
- Manage day-to-day site coordination to ensure safe, efficient delivery of works.
- Oversee setting out using total station and support drainage and earthworks or civils packages.
- Identify and manage temporary works requirements and ensure compliance with procedures.
- Track non-conformance reporting and close out issues through to completion.
- Support wider teams including community relations, highways and logistics where required.
- Maintain and update the four week programme and manage supply chain performance.
Essential requirements:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in civil engineering or infrastructure delivery environments.
- Valid CSCS card relevant to site-based engineering roles.
- Understanding of site safety systems including permits to dig, temporary works and RAMS.
- Ability to coordinate subcontractors and support delivery of works on active sites.
- Experience working in collaborative delivery environments with multiple stakeholders.
What is in it for you:
- Contract opportunity offering exposure to large scale rail infrastructure delivery with responsibility across site engineering, coordination and technical assurance in a live construction environment.
- In addition, the company are offering a lucrative rate alongside a long term contract until August next year.
What you will be doing in practice:
- Supporting safe and efficient delivery of site works through strong coordination and planning.
- Ensuring quality, safety and environmental standards are embedded in daily operations.
- Acting as a key link between engineering, subcontractors and delivery teams.
- Driving early identification of risks, constraints and temporary works requirements.
- Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining accurate site records and controls.
Your experience:
- Strong civil engineering or infrastructure site experience with exposure to setting out and site coordination.
- Working knowledge of temporary works, RAMS, ITPs and permit systems.
- Competence using surveying equipment including total station.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a live construction environment.
- Strong communication skills for coordination across multiple teams.
- Proven approach to health, safety and quality compliance.
Where you will work:
- Based in Northolt, Greater London. This is a site based role with full onsite presence required.
Equal opportunities:
The employer is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in the workplace. This is a contract role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries.
Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
Site Engineer employer: Electus Recruitment Solutions
As a Site Engineer with us, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through exposure to large-scale rail infrastructure projects, offering you the chance to enhance your skills while enjoying a competitive contract rate. Located in Northolt, Greater London, we foster an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages meaningful contributions from all team members.
Contact Details:
Electus Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
