Senior Site Engineer

Senior Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + car allowance + pension Sector: Life sciences / technically complex construction

We are working with an established main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer for a highly complex construction project in Oxfordshire.

The scheme is valued at approximately £60 million and is being delivered for a government-backed organisation operating within the life sciences sector. Due to the nature of the facility, the project will involve a high level of technical coordination, quality control and engineering accuracy.

This is a site-based position working as part of an experienced project team that will include a Project Manager and Senior Site Manager. The Senior Engineer will take responsibility for the site engineering function and oversee a team of Site Engineers throughout the project. Candidates based around Oxford, Reading, Slough, Northampton or Bristol will be considered, provided they are comfortable travelling to the project in Oxfordshire.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will work closely with the Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, design team, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain.

You will provide engineering leadership across a range of packages, including:

Earthworks Piling Groundworks and drainage Structural steel Reinforced concrete structures Cladding and external envelope packages Temporary works General construction packages

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the site engineering function Lead, support and manage the Site Engineers working across the project Carry out and oversee setting out and dimensional control Review drawings, specifications and contract information Identify buildability issues and raise technical queries where required Ensure drawings and construction information remain accurate and up to date Check subcontractor setting out and completed works Commission and manage external surveys Coordinate permits and licences with statutory bodies where required Help develop and manage the project's temporary works requirements Ensure compliance with the contractor's temporary works procedures Produce, review and implement Inspection and Test Plans Maintain accurate engineering, quality and compliance records Compile reports demonstrating that the works meet the required specifications Ensure construction activities comply with drawings, specifications and agreed tolerances Provide engineering input into the construction programme and site logistics Monitor progress against programme and report any potential risks or delays Work closely with subcontractors to manage progress and resolve technical issues Chair and record subcontractor progress meetings where required Produce weekly and monthly progress information Maintain accurate daily site records Identify changes that could affect the programme, cost or delivery of the works Ensure approved RAMS, inductions and relevant site controls are in place Maintain compliance with all SHEQ policies and procedures Support the training, development and performance reviews of the Site Engineers