Resident Engineer​/Site Engineer - Civil & Structural

Location: Essex / East London
Rate: £300-£400 per day
Contract: Freelance / Contract

I'm working with a specialist civil and structural engineering consultancy focused on maritime infrastructure, including ports, quays and large-scale waterfront structures.

They are looking for a Resident Engineer / Site Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in the Thames Estuary area.

This position will be split approximately 50% between the site and the office
, acting as the link between the construction works and the engineers responsible for the design.
You'll help ensure construction is being carried out in accordance with the engineering design, identify and communicate technical issues, and work closely with the design team to resolve queries as they arise.
Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring construction works to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications and design intent.
• Acting as the link between site teams and the design office, coordinating technical queries and solutions.
• Identifying potential design or engineering issues during construction.
• Raising and following up RFIs, recording site observations and supporting quality assurance.
• Liaising with contractors, engineers and other project stakeholders to help ensure works are delivered correctly.

I'm keen to speak with Site Engineers, Resident Engineers or Civil Engineers with relevant site-based experience and a strong understanding of civil and structural engineering.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience working on civil engineering or structural construction projects.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and identify issues during construction.
• Experience liaising with designers and resolving technical queries.
• A methodical approach to quality, compliance and technical reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work between site and design teams.

Experience with
marine infrastructure, ports, quay walls, piling or heavy civil engineering structures would be particularly advantageous.

• £300-£400 per day
  , depending on experience.
• Contract work on a major infrastructure project.
• The opportunity to work alongside a specialist consultancy in the maritime civil and structural engineering sector.

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.