Senior Engineer in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Senior Engineer – Life Sciences – Oxford

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Engineer on behalf of a leading main contractor for a major laboratory and office development in Oxford.

This is an immediate requirement for someone who can lead the site engineering function, maintain accurate setting-out and dimensional control, and coordinate engineering activities across groundworks, basement and RC-frame packages.

Working closely with the project management team, you will support safe, efficient construction and ensure the works meet the required technical and quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the site engineering team and coordinate activities with specialist subcontractors.

• Establish and maintain survey control, overseeing accurate setting-out throughout construction.

• Manage dimensional control across groundworks, substructure and RC-frame interfaces.

• Review drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies and resolving technical queries.

• Coordinate external surveys and maintain accurate engineering records.

• Develop and manage inspection and test plans, checking works against drawings and specifications.

• Coordinate temporary works requirements with the relevant design and construction teams.

• Support construction planning, sequencing and site logistics.

• Monitor progress and highlight technical or programme risks to the project team.

• Mentor Site Engineers and maintain consistent standards across the engineering function.

About you:

• Experience as a Senior Engineer within a main contracting environment.

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, construction or a related discipline.

• Ideally at least five years’ relevant site engineering experience.

• Strong setting-out, surveying and dimensional control skills on substantial construction projects.

• Experience across groundworks, basements and reinforced-concrete structures would be particularly relevant.

• Ability to interpret technical information, resolve issues and coordinate multiple subcontractor interfaces.

• Strong communication skills and experience supporting junior engineers.

• SMSTS and a valid driving licence.

This opportunity would suit a technically capable Senior Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of site engineering and working closely with construction teams on complex projects.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV, including your current availability, for a confidential discussion.