Groundworks Engineer

Groundworks Engineer Residential Projects

Join Coinford specialists in groundworks and concrete frames delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK. Were seeking an experienced Groundworks Engineer with strong residential project experience who can take full ownership of setting out quality control and technical delivery from start to finish.

This role suits a hands-on engineer who understands the pace and detail of residential groundworks and RC frame projects and who takes pride in getting it right first time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for setting out and controlling line and level across all groundworks and RC frame elements

• Maintain and manage up-to-date construction drawings registers and revisions

• Carry out pre-start site surveys boundary checks and level surveys

• Confident use of Leica EDM equipment (TS06 / TS12 / TS16)

• Check building layouts in relation to site boundaries and coordinate with design teams where required

• Produce accurate material take-offs and order groundworks and RC frame materials including:

  • Drainage systems

  • Waterproofing

  • Concrete

  • Reinforcement

  • Cast-in items

• Resolve setting-out and technical issues on site raising and closing out RFIs efficiently

• Carry out site QA using Flowforma and ensure works comply with project specifications

• Implement and manage the site Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)

• Prepare and submit technical submittals

• Produce and manage accurate as-built records

• Maintain clear records and issue relevant information to the commercial/QS team

• Use CAD for setting out coordination and record-keeping

• Proactively drive technical queries to resolution to maintain programme momentum

Desirable Attributes:

• Strong residential groundworks background

• Self-motivated and eager to progress within a growing business

• Comfortable working autonomously while supporting site and project teams

General Expectations:

• Reliable punctual and professional at all times

• Able to work collaboratively with site management subcontractors and other trades

• Committed to supporting programme delivery and quality standards

• Right to work in the UK

Cards & Qualifications Required:

• CSCS Engineering / Surveying Card or equivalent qualification

What Coinford Offers:

We set high standards across our sites and we reward those standards with:

• Fair and competitive rates

• Opportunities for repeat work and future projects

• Access to further training and development aligned with site and career progression