Site Engineer - Piling

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At11/6/2025

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Description

Statom Group and Franki Foundations UK are looking for a Full Time Piling Engineer that will be prepared to travel from project to project.

This is a long term role. You will be given a van and fuel card as well as your own setting out equipment and you will be expected to complete all surveying and QA tasks on the project.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team on some really exciting projects, using cutting edge, Rotary, CFA and Martello piling rigs.

Requirements

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Right to work in the UK
At least 5 years setting out experience
At Least 2 years Piling Experience CFA/Rotary
Valid, Clean Driving Licence - Willing to travel from project across the South of England
Ability to set up secondary control
Ability to utilise Leica TS16 Robotic
Ability to use Fieldview and good understanding of QA requirements for piling.
Experience with pile reinforcement cages and couplers

As a piling Engineer you will need to be competent and will be responsible for delivering all of the tasks below - autonomously.

Requirements for Full-time Setting Out Engineers on SFA / CFA contracts:

Setting out of pile positions for the days ahead to sequence as agreed on site level
Checking of setting out pin prior to commencement of piling on pile location
Checking positional tolerance of auger (+/-75mm max.*) at commencement of drilling by shooting the laser at the stem of the auger itself
Spot checking of PPL's across site at commencement of piling works to each area, and as requested as works proceed
Checking and recording TOS levels of pile cages
Checking and recording as-builts of pile positions
Assisting Franki/Martello site foreman with checking of pile schedule for foam levels, PPL's and PCOL's where requested
Provision of as-built's in excel format the following day (as-built to capture TOS level, pin as-built, pile as-built and any deviations from design) notifying us of any instances where tolerances are exceeded
Where guidewalls are used on site, checking of level of guidewall and production of as- built survey of guidewall (as this would be required to check whether positional tolerance of piles can be met for wall piles)

Where plunge columns are required, checking and understanding of project specific tolerances, setting out of guide frame (where applicable) ensuring correct column

orientation and recording as-built of column position (location and angle or orientation), verticality, level and level check the following day where possible. Data to be related to engineers offices for inclusion in to as-built drawing model if requested by Franki

Setting out Engineers remain responsible for security and maintenance of their own equipment. Franki Foundations UK confirm that we cannot be held responsible for any Lost or Stolen equipment unless it can be proven that we have acted in a negligent manner

Requirements for Full-time Setting Out Engineers on Rotary / Martello Piling contracts:

Setting out of pile positions for the days ahead to sequence as agreed on site level
Checking of setting out pin prior to commencement of piling on pile location
Checking positional tolerance of pile (+/-75mm max.*) at commencement of drilling by shooting the laser at the casing
Checking casing verticality during installation
Spot checking of PPL's across site at commencement of piling works to each area, and as requested as works proceed

Checking and recording TOS levels of pile cages

Checking and recording as-builts of pile positions

Assisting Franki/Martello site foreman with checking of pile schedule for foam levels, pile depths, PPL's and PCOL's where requested

Provision of as-built's in excel format the following day (as-built to capture TOS level, pin as-built, pile as-built and any deviations from design) notifying us of any instances where tolerances are exceeded

Where guidewalls are used on site, checking of level of guidewall and production of as- built survey of guidewall (as this would be required to check whether positional tolerance of piles can be met for wall piles)

Where plunge columns are required, checking and understanding of project specific tolerances, setting out of guide frame (where applicable) ensuring correct column

Although 75mm is the usual allowable tolerance, +/-60mm should be a reasonable target to work within and would target for good practice. The As-built records sent through on a daily basis (the following day) will still highlight where 75mm has been exceeded between design and as-built of pile

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of Statom Group and Franki Foundations
Competitive salary - Either; PAYE, CIS or Ltd
Company Van and Fuel Card
Total Station Provided
Other Travel Expenses Provided
Full Time Long Term Position - No Short Term Contract