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Job Title: Civil Project Engineer (Tier 1 Infrastructure) : UK Visa Holders
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Type: Contract (6:24 months)
Day Rate: GBP350 : GBP550 per day (dependent on experience)
Summary
An exceptional opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers with existing or pending UK work visas (including Tier 5 Youth Mobility or Ancestry visas).
Relocate to London and immediately contribute to some of the world's most significant Tier 1 Major infrastructure projects. We connect talented engineers with leading main contractors on long-term contracts, offering excellent day rates and a seamless transition into the UK construction industry.
About The Roles
We are seeking multiple Site Engineers, Project Engineers, and Senior Engineers to work on major civil engineering schemes across London, from large-scale transportation Highways, Energy and Water and rail projects to complex utilities and urban regeneration.
You will be working for globally recognised Tier 1 main contractors with a proven pedigree of delivering landmark projects. These roles will leverage your existing skills in an environment that is both challenging and highly rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Management and supervision of on-site engineering teams and subcontractors.
- Detailed planning, forecasting, and successful delivery of works packages.
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and consulting partners.
- Developing and managing project programmes, work schedules, and budgets.
- Upholding the highest standards of Health and Safety, preparing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Overseeing Quality Assurance, managing documentation, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and RFIs (Requests for Information).
- Assisting with commercial management, including progress reporting and cost control.
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Qualifications And Experience
- Must hold / applied for a valid UK work visa (e.g., Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme, UK Ancestry Visa, or other applicable right to work).
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer.
- Experience working within a main contractor environment is highly advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction principles.
- Excellent communication and team management skills.
What We Offer
- Excellent Day Rates: Highly competitive remuneration, paid on a daily or hourly basis.
- Long-Term Contracts: Typical contract lengths of 6-24 months, providing stability.
- Landmark Projects: The chance to add globally recognised, career-defining projects to your portfolio.
- Tier 1 Contractors: Work with the best in the business, enhancing your professional network and experience.
- Immediate Start: We have multiple roles ready for engineers arriving in the UK.
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This role is ideal for candidates looking for: civil engineering jobs in London, project engineer UK jobs with Tier 5 visa, UK infrastructure roles for engineers, site engineer London jobs, or Youth mobility visa engineering roles.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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