Site Engineer

Location West London
Discipline: Civil Engineering, Building Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum + + package
Contact name: Oscar Trotter

Contact email: oscar.trotter@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH3760_1752057413
Published: about 12 hours ago

Excellent opportunity for future progression!

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Site Engineer to join our team on a construction project in West London involving significant steel and structural steel works. This is a key role on a high-profile build, working alongside an experienced site and engineering team to deliver complex steel structures to industry standards. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day engineering and site coordination of steel packages, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out and surveying for structural steel erection and associated works

  • Ensuring all works are carried out to design specifications and engineering drawings

  • Coordinating with steel fabricators, subcontractors, and crane teams on site activities

  • Monitoring construction progress and reporting against programme targets

  • Supporting the QA process - inspections, documentation, and compliance with BS EN 1090 and relevant standards

  • Maintaining accurate records including site diaries, ITPs, RFIs, and redline drawings

  • Contributing to the development and implementation of safe systems of work

  • Working closely with the Project Engineer and Site Manager to resolve technical queries and drive quality outcomes

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree or HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Engineering

  • Minimum 2-5 years' site-based experience, ideally with a focus on steel structures

  • Proficient in using surveying instruments (total station, GPS, levels)

  • Sound knowledge of UK building regulations, structural steel erection processes, and temporary works

  • CSCS card required; SSSTS or SMSTS advantageous

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills

  • Experience working on complex steel or mixed-material construction projects is highly beneficial

What We Offer:

  • Other interesting work after project completion

  • Collaborative team with strong technical leadership

  • Competitive salary with travel or site allowances

  • Career progression within a growing business

  • Support with training, development, and achieving professional accreditation (e.g. IEng/CEng)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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