Senior Site Engineer - Civils

Your new company
You will be joining a multi-accredited and industry-leading Tier 1 contractor co-delivering a large-scale clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This high-profile and well-respected civil engineering contractor has a strong orderbook and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team.

This is a full-time permanent position based initially in Bury St Edmunds.

Your new role
As Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day technical leadership and site management of this large-scale infrastructure programme. You will:

Oversee and manage Site Engineers, supporting the Site Agent and Supervisors to ensure smooth daily site operations
Drive exceptional standards in health, safety, environmental management and quality
Lead on quality control, ensuring all works meet specifications, regulations and industry standards
Provide technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and respond to technical queries
Maintain accurate setting out and dimensional control to support the precise delivery of construction activities
Proactively identify and address unexpected technical issues to keep the project on track
Champion continuous improvement, supporting on-time and on-budget project delivery while upholding client expectations.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:

A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
Minimum 5 years' experience on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the water sector
Strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to lead and support a site-based engineering team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Willingness to lodge away at sites further afield as and when required
CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS and a full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
Company car or car allowance
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Annual discretionary bonus
Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
Fuel card
Sick pay
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Professional membership fees paid
Subsistence allowance (when necessary)
Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing
Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship water infrastructure programmes and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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