Senior Site Engineer
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000 - £75,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Feltham, TW6 1QG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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
- 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
Senior Site Engineer or an experienced Site Engineer ready to step up within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of
- Opportunity to work on the prestigious
- 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
up to £75,000, depending on experience
Heathrow Airport H7 Framework
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