Job Description:

Senior Site Engineer

Location: Heathrow Airport, London
Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE)
Hours: 8:00pm - 6:00am (Night Shift)
Duration: Ongoing permanent opportunity

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Senior Site Engineer 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 take ownership of engineering delivery, support and mentor Site Engineers, and play a key role in ensuring 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 landmark projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering delivery of designated work packages across the project
• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers, providing technical guidance and support
• Oversee all setting out and surveying activities, ensuring works are delivered accurately and efficiently
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and programme requirements
• Review and approve QA documentation, inspection records and as-built surveys
• Coordinate engineering activities with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team
• Identify engineering risks and resolve technical issues, raising and managing RFIs where required
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Carry out inspections and ensure works meet contractual and client requirements
• Produce engineering reports and provide regular progress updates to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of the Heathrow H7 Framework

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Site Engineer or an experienced Site Engineer ready to step up within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Strong background working on highways, aviation, motorways or heavy civil engineering projects
• Excellent setting out, surveying and engineering management experience
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
• Experience managing QA documentation, inspection records, RFIs and as-built surveys
• Experience supervising or mentoring engineers on site
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple work packages within a live operational environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £75,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on the prestigious Heathrow Airport H7 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
• Work alongside experienced project leaders on one of the UK's most significant aviation infrastructure programmes