Senior Site Engineer

Job description

Position: Senior Site Engineer

Location: Sizewell

Salary: From £50,000 to £70,000

Employment Type: Permanent

The Senior Site Engineer position is required in Ipswich for our client operating within the civil engineering industry. This role involves overseeing day-to-day construction activities on large-scale projects, managing technical teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position demands hands-on involvement with ground works, including piling and drilling, supported by industry-standard software and technical expertise to deliver complex infrastructure projects efficiently.

Senior Site Engineer Job Overview

• Manage daily site operations for piling, drilling, and soil stabilization works, ensuring work aligns with project plans and specifications
• Lead technical troubleshooting and resolve onsite issues related to ground engineering activities using tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project, and soil testing equipment
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and progress meetings, preparing detailed reports and documentation
• Monitor project progress against milestones, updating schedules, managing deviations, and implementing corrective actions
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project managers to communicate progress, technical challenges, and contractual compliance

Senior Site Engineer Job Requirements

• Relevant UK qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering, HNC, or HND, with a strong understanding of ground engineering principles
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing piling, drilling, and soil stabilization projects on active construction sites
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and site management software, including soil testing and geotechnical reporting tools
• UK-recognised health and safety certifications such as CSCS and SMSTS; NEBOSH or equivalent is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and oversee technical aspects of complex ground engineering projects
• Strong awareness of UK construction regulations, compliance standards, and NEC contractual frameworks (preferably NEC4)

Senior Site Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: £50,000 to £70,000 annually
• 25 days holiday plus UK statutory holidays, with options to purchase additional leave
• Pension: 5–10% employer contribution via salary sacrifice scheme
• Bonus: Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus based on performance
• Company Car or Car Allowance (£5,200 per annum)
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Income Protection
• Subsistence allowance where applicable
• Company-provided or flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leiston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English