site engineer.

Location: East Sussex / South East England

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Benefits Package

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading principal civil engineering contractor delivering a high-profile, multi-million-pound coastal restoration project along the South Coast.

This role involves delivering a blend of complex marine/coastal civil works, structural refurbishments, and high-spec public realm improvements. The successful candidate will play a critical role in site setting out, quality control, temporary works oversight, and managing sub-contractors on a complex, Grade II*-listed historic infrastructure asset.

Setting Out & Technical Control

• Precise setting out of civil works, structural foundations, structural steel/cast iron frames, concrete elements, and public realm reconfigurations.
• Interpreting working drawings, specifications, and CAD models to establish site controls and levels.
• Conducting pre-construction and progress surveys, providing as-built drawings and reports.

Structural & Civil Operations

• Supervising specialized sub-contractors handling historic metalwork restoration, masonry repairs, deep foundations, and structural steel erection.
• Managing the installation of new infrastructure, including structural deck refurbishments, lift shaft installations, and associated groundworks.
• Implementing temporary works schemes in accordance with safety standards and structural engineer requirements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract specifications, heritage guidelines, and quality plans.
• Maintaining complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control documentation.
• Assisting the Site Manager and Project Manager with daily site diaries, progress reporting, and records of work completed.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Enforcing strict site health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in a coastal, public-facing environment.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for complex lifts and structural interventions.
• Adhering to environmental constraints regarding local ecology, historic walls, and coastal marine habitats.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certifications: CSCS Card (civil engineer / skilled worker), Site Safety Plus (SSSTS or SMSTS), and First Aid at Work.
• Technical Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience operating as a Site Engineer within a principal civil engineering contractor setting.
• Setting Out: Proficiency with total stations, GPS equipment, and modern digital survey software.
• Project Exposure: Track record of working on structural civil engineering schemes, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, or marine/coastal infrastructure.

For more information in regards to the role please contact Daniel Stepney by email on or over the phone on 07441919706.

Randstad CPE 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 more than 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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