Site Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Site Engineering Opportunity – Waltham Cross – £300 Per Shift – Top Construction Company
I am currently representing a top Main Contractor who are seeking to a recruit a Site Engineer to be based on project in Waltham Cross. They are currently one of the fastest growing Construction Companies in the United Kingdom, turning over more than £100 million. They specialise in general contracting projects, mainly within the Industrial and Commercial New Build sector.
The Project
We are looking for a Site Engineer to report directly into a Senior Engineer. You will be involved with setting out, Groundwork’s activities, Slab works, Piling/sheet piling activities, Underground drainage and services, temporary works, structural works (Steel Frame).
Industrial Warehouse - £10 million (Waltham Cross)
Construction of a £10million 120,000 Sq Ft single storey warehouse/production unit together with two storey offices with a ground floor reception area including a disabled wc/ shower, staircase and lift and a ground floor secondary staircase area. External site works are to include hardstanding’s for service yard and HGV Parking, car parking, plot road, landscaping and drainage, the warehouse building consists of a structural steel multi span portal frame having a clear height to the underside of haunch of 12m and alternate valley columns, internal concrete floor slab. Internal lighting and heating to warehouse, 10 Dock leveller doors, 2 level access doors, Security gatehouse with raising barrier. Reporting into a Project Manager tasked with supervising and coordinating various site teams and ensuring that these teams are working within the site construction program through to completion. General duties include RAMS, QA, H&S etc..
What’s in it for you?
- £280 - £300 Per Shift
- 10 Month Contract (Potential for longer)
If the position is of interest, please feel free to apply.
Job Types: Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £280.00-£300.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- CAT & Genny (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Engineer roles across Invision Recruitment Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35 - £38 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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