Site Engineer
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 - £60,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Feltham, TW6 1QG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Site Engineer
Location: Heathrow Airport, London
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Hours: 8:00pm - 6:00am (Night Shift)
Duration: Ongoing Permanent Role
A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking
Site Engineers 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 contribute to 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 high-quality, landmark projects.
Responsibilities
- Carry out setting out and surveying duties across the project
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and programme requirements
- Produce and maintain accurate QA documentation, inspection records and as-built surveys
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards
- Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to support efficient project delivery
- Identify and resolve technical issues, raising RFIs where required
- Carry out site inspections and quality checks throughout construction
- Maintain accurate records of progress, surveys and engineering activities
- Work collaboratively with the wider project team to ensure successful delivery of the framework
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Experience working on highways, aviation, motorways or heavy civil engineering projects is desirable
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience producing QA documentation and as-built records
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively within a project team
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of up to £60k depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work on the prestigious Airport 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
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