Site Engineer

Working Hours: 40

Location: London - North Acton

Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Function: Shafts & Headhouses

Team: Construction Management

Support the Section Engineer in the Engineering requirements of the projects, to include the setting out of the works and continual monitoring of the progress and quality of the works, liaising with the Works Manager/GF, and Agent/PM.

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‑time, remote working or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility  return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

• Ensure that sufficient information is available on drawings and sketches to set out the works in accordance with the programme and to resolve any inconsistencies in the information provided including feedback on any changes made
• Setting out the works in accordance with the contract requirements before work is programmed to commence.
• Arrange and allow time for independent checking where required.
• Develop 4‑weekly programmes with section engineer and simple benchmark productivity measures for the workforce and assess actual programme and productivity achieved for review at weekly progress meetings.
• Communicate with foremen, gangers, workforce and sub‑contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Check the works during progress and on completion to ensure that it has been constructed in line with the setting‑out information provided, measured and signed off before covering up and that information is passed to the QS and QA function.
• Communicate to the QA and QS engineer non‑conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Taking off and site measures of materials to allow them to be controlled ordered efficiently and accurate reconciliations to be developed for the weekly review.
• Take receipt of materials and check description, quality, markings and condition before signing for and ensure that all tickets are passed to the section engineer for coding.
• Complete inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
• Ad hoc duties as job requires

• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or BETec in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
• Experienced in setting out
• Heavy civils experience, ideally on high value mega or major project
• Writing / reviewing RAMS required
• Experience in shafts and / or tunnels highly advantageous
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system)
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
• Vocational Training (successful experience at assistant engineer level)

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network, connecting major cities across Britain. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, which includes twin‑bored tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre‑interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role