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Senior Site Engineer - (Norwich to Tilbury) - Great Grid Partnership

SEARCH is currently recruiting for a Senior Site Engineer to join the Energy division, supporting National Grid's Great Grid Partnership (GGP) on the - Norwich to Tilbury transmission upgrade project.

This is an opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure schemes, forming part of National Grid's long-term investment in strengthening and modernising the UK transmission network.

The (East Anglia Connection) project involves the development of a new 400kV electricity transmission connection between Norwich and Tilbury, incorporating approximately 180km of new transmission infrastructure linking Norwich Main Substation, Bramford Substation, and Tilbury Substation.

The programme includes extensive:

* Civil engineering and infrastructure works
* HV cable and utility installations
* Substation and transmission construction packages
* Earthworks, ducting, drainage, reinforced concrete, and associated enabling works

As Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of major civils and infrastructure packages across the project.

Key Responsibilities

* Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across all site activities
* Support the planning and coordination of Temporary Works and construction methodologies
* Manage and oversee setting out and engineering activities on site
* Ensure construction works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, and project requirements
* Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, designers, and client representatives
* Prepare and implement RAMS and safe systems of work
* Maintain accurate site records, quality documentation, and progress reporting
* Monitor workmanship, materials, and construction quality to ensure compliance with project standards
* Support delivery teams in achieving programme milestones and operational targets

Candidate Requirements

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within:

* Major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
* National Grid, substation, transmission, or energy environments
* Temporary Works, RAMS, and ITPs
* Earthworks, drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete, and utility infrastructure
* Setting out and site engineering delivery
* Managing safe systems of work within live construction environments

Suitable backgrounds may include:

* Senior Site Engineer
* Site Engineer
* Section Engineer
* Civil Engineer
* Sub Agent

## What theyCan Offer

They are one of the UK's leading infrastructure contractors, delivering major projects across the energy and utilities sectors.

The role offers:

* Competitive salary and comprehensive package
* Annual bonus and salary review
* Enhanced pension contribution
* Long-term secured work on flagship UK infrastructure projects
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Opportunity to work within a highly respected delivery team on nationally significant energy infrastructure

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age