Site Engineer (Underpass & Civils Structures)

Location: Dartford, Kent

Contract Rate: £350 – £400 per day (Outside IR35)

Working Pattern: 07:00 – 18:00 (Site-Based)

Duration: 1 Year Contract (Long-Term Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major heavy civils and infrastructure project in Dartford. This is a secure 12-month contract delivering a 77m x 10m underpass structure.

The scope involves Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) primary lining, secondary lining, waterproofing membranes, deep excavations, and heavy reinforced concrete work. Candidates with a strong general civils structures background are fully considered, as well as those with specialist underground or tunnelling experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Engineering Control: Execute accurate setting out and dimensional control for reinforced concrete structures, deep excavations, structural linings, and underpass alignment using modern surveying equipment.

• Site Supervision & Quality Assurance: Oversee daily works on the underpass structure, manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), track structural tolerances, and maintain complete site records.

• Safety in Enclosed Environments: Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental controls within deep excavation and underground working zones; review RAMS and deliver daily site briefings.

• Subcontractor & Gang Coordination: Work directly with specialist sub-contractors and site trade gangs to maintain production outputs aligned with 3-week lookahead schedules.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as a Site Engineer delivering heavy civils structures, major reinforced concrete (RC), deep excavations, bridges, underpasses, or underground packages. Engineers from a core general civil engineering structures background will be fully considered.

• Working Pattern: Comfortable working standard site hours of 07:00 – 18:00.

Mandatory Certifications

• Triple Ticket: CSCS Card, SSSTS (or SMSTS), and First Aid at Work.

• Safety Tickets: Valid Tunnelling Ticket (e.g., TSTS - Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme) OR Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk).

If this role interests you please apply or reach out directly.