Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Location: Heathrow Airport, London

Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

Hours: 8:00pm - 6:00am (Night Shift)

Duration: Ongoing Permanent Role

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking Site Engineers 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 contribute to 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 high-quality, landmark projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties across the project
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and programme requirements
• Produce and maintain accurate QA documentation, inspection records and as-built surveys
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to support efficient project delivery
• Identify and resolve technical issues, raising RFIs where required
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks throughout construction
• Maintain accurate records of progress, surveys and engineering activities
• Work collaboratively with the wider project team to ensure successful delivery of the framework

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Experience working on highways, aviation, motorways or heavy civil engineering projects is desirable
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience producing QA documentation and as-built records
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively within a project team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £60k depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on the prestigious Airport 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