Senior Site Engineer

Senior Site Engineer

Location: Heathrow Airport, London
Salary: Up to 75,000 (DOE)
Hours: 8:00pm - 6:00am (Night Shift)
Duration: Ongoing permanent opportunity

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join a high-performing, delivery-focused team on a 70 million flagship aviation infrastructure project at Heathrow Airport.

Working in partnership with Heathrow, you'll play a key role in delivering a major investment programme that will transform the airport's infrastructure, including the resurfacing of taxiways and runways as part of the H7 Framework. This 70 million programme forms part of Heathrow's long-term investment strategy, delivering a step-change in the customer experience while supporting the airport's journey to becoming a net-zero aviation hub.

This is a rare opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious aviation infrastructure projects, delivering complex civil engineering works within a live operational airport environment. Joining an experienced project team, you'll take ownership of engineering delivery, support and mentor Site Engineers, and play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of critical airside infrastructure while developing your career with a Tier 1 contractor renowned for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to delivering landmark projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering delivery of designated work packages across the project
• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers, providing technical guidance and support
• Oversee all setting out and surveying activities, ensuring works are delivered accurately and efficiently
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and programme requirements
• Review and approve QA documentation, inspection records and as-built surveys
• Coordinate engineering activities with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team
• Identify engineering risks and resolve technical issues, raising and managing RFIs where required
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Carry out inspections and ensure works meet contractual and client requirements
• Produce engineering reports and provide regular progress updates to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of the Heathrow H7 Framework

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Site Engineer or an experienced Site Engineer ready to step up within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Strong background working on highways, aviation, motorways or heavy civil engineering projects
• Excellent setting out, surveying and engineering management experience
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
• Experience managing QA documentation, inspection records, RFIs and as-built surveys
• Experience supervising or mentoring engineers on site
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple work packages within a live operational environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to 75,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on the prestigious Heathrow Airport H7 Framework
• Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with an excellent reputation across the UK
• Privately owned business with a genuine family culture
• Carefully selected projects with no legacy issues
• Strong leadership, visible management and a supportive culture
• Excellent training, mentoring and structured career development
• Clear progression opportunities with regular performance and career development reviews
• Work alongside experienced project leaders on one of the UK's most significant aviation infrastructure programmes