Site Engineer

Overview

We are recruiting for 3 x experienced Site Engineers to support the summer embargo works on a major highway structure refurbishment project at Gallows Corner—a key interchange in London’s transport network. This critical infrastructure upgrade involves the full closure and replacement of a 1980s steel structure and forms part of a wider programme improving assets across the A40 and Brent Cross corridors.

This project is part of a city-wide Transport for London initiative to modernise ageing assets within a logistically and politically sensitive environment.

This is a contract position paying a competitive rate. 

Contract Duration: Summer 2025

Working Hours: Rotational 9-hour shifts – (07:00–15:00), (15:00–23:00), (23:00–07:00)

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage structural refurbishment activities on a live highway structure.
  • Supervise and coordinate specialist contractors, ensuring high standards of record keeping, quality assurance, and performance review.
  • Ensure all quality documentation and procedures are consistently implemented and retained throughout the construction process.
  • Maintain detailed documentation and reporting in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Operate within a shift-based working schedule, including night shifts and weekends, to support the delivery of this fast-paced, time-sensitive project.

 

About the Project

The Gallows Corner project involves a full demolition and modern rebuild of one of London’s most heavily trafficked interchanges. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile public infrastructure initiative that is critical to the capital’s mobility and future growth.

 

Candidate Profile

Experience in working on a Highway Structure or Structural refurbishment in construction and capable of controlling specialists in record keeping, quality control and reviewing performance. Ensuring quality documentation is maintained and withheld through production. Either degree qualified or ONC/ HND equivalent in civil Engineering.  

 

What’s on Offer

  • An opportunity to contribute to one of London’s most important transport infrastructure refurbishments.
  • Work on a prestigious and politically significant project with a focus on quality and engineering excellence.
  • A dynamic and supportive environment with flexible shift patterns to maintain a balanced working routine.

 

If this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV to harvey.maskell@alexander-assoc.co.uk 

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