Senior Engineer

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

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