Senior Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a live construction project in London
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This is a key site-based role, responsible for leading all on-site engineering activities, managing setting-out engineers and subcontractors, and taking ownership of Temporary Works coordination, technical compliance, and quality assurance across the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all setting-out activities across RC frame, groundworks and structural works
• Oversee and verify engineering surveys including drainage, slab levels, lift shafts, stairwells and as-built records
• Coordinate and review construction drawings, resolving dimensional clashes and technical discrepancies
• Take responsibility for Temporary Works coordination, ensuring implementation aligns with approved designs and safety procedures
• Carry out QA inspections including rebar checks, cube testing and post-pour slab edge level surveys
• Order and coordinate materials for RC frame, drainage and waterproofing packages
• Use Fieldview for inspections, QA documentation, snagging and issue tracking
• Manage drawings and technical documentation using 4
  
  Projects or similar systems
• Raise, track and resolve RFIs and support site teams with engineering and compliance issues
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality control and technical compliance

Skills and Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proven experience delivering engineering works on major construction projects, ideally involving RC frame, groundworks and high-rise structures
• Experience managing, mentoring and coordinating site engineers
• Temporary Works accredited, with strong practical knowledge of TWC/TWS responsibilities
• Proficient in Fieldview for QA reporting and site inspections
• Confident using 4
  
  Projects (or similar platforms) for drawing control and document management
• Strong setting-out, surveying and construction sequencing capability
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with subcontractors, consultants and site teams
• Proactive approach to health & safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance

If interested, please get in touch with Neil, or contact the office on . Alternatively, click Apply to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.