Senior Site Engineer

Main job:
Oversee groundworks, drainage, civils on UK construction sites. Plus: manage scaffolding, formwork, shoring + other temporary structures.

Key Responsibilities
1. Site Engineering:
– Supervise groundworkers, set-out, levels, concrete pours
– Check drainage, pipework, manholes meet design
– Liaise with clients, architects, structural engineers
2. Temporary Works Coordinator:
– Review TW design drawings + method statements
– Check permits for scaffold, formwork, piling, shoring
– Inspect TW on-site before concrete pours/loads
– Sign-off TW checklists before use
3. Safety + Compliance:
– Follow CDM 2015, BS 5975 for TW
– Raise NCRs, attend H&S meetings
4. Team:
– Manage civils team, delegate tasks
– Mentor junior engineers/groundworkers

Requirements – UK 2026
– Quals: BEng/MEng Civil Eng. Chart Eng (IEng/EngTech)
– Experience: 5+ years UK civils site experience
– Skills: Reading drawings, AutoCAD, MS Project/Excel
– Certs: CSCS Gold, SMSTS, TW Coordinator ticket (BS 5975)

Typical Day
– AM: Site inspection, TW check, coordination mtg
– Work: Supervise pours, resolve clashes
– PM: Review RFIs, update programme/logs