Senior site engineer

MB973: Senior Site Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Site Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Cumbria depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Site Coordination
Manage and coordinate all construction and engineering activities within your area of responsibility.
Lead, mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and third-party stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works.
Plan and manage site activities in conjunction with construction and supervision teams.
Produce and maintain detailed rolling three-week look-ahead programmes.
Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Identify risks, constraints and opportunities that may impact project delivery.
Ensure all permits, task briefings, inductions and approvals are in place before works commence.
Support collaborative working across all project functions.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) to resolve design issues or incomplete information.
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
Maintain detailed technical knowledge of your area of responsibility.
Provide engineering support to construction teams and subcontractors.
Support the development and implementation of temporary works solutions.
Ensure temporary works are installed, maintained and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
Commercial & Resource Management
Identify material requirements and coordinate procurement activities.
Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment to support planned works.
Record actual material and resource usage against planned allocations.
Identify wastage, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain awareness of subcontractor scopes of work and monitor performance.
Identify and report changes, delays and variations to project and commercial teams.
Produce, manage and gain approval for Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Ensure all quality documentation and construction records are maintained accurately.
Monitor compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
Support audits, inspections and assurance activities.
Promote a right-first-time culture across all site activities.
Promote the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, project procedures and company policies.
Report and investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
Ensure all personnel work in accordance with approved procedures and permits.
Actively contribute to a positive safety culture throughout the project.
Maintain accurate records of progress, resources, changes and site issues.
Contribute to project reporting and performance reviews.
Ensure project records are maintained within document control systems.
Provide progress updates to project management and commercial teams.
Support the preparation of project reports and performance data.

Skills and Experience:

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Significant experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects.
Previous experience within the Nuclear sector is essential.
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles.
Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, inspection regimes and compliance requirements.
Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
Experience producing engineering documentation and project records.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

MB973: Senior Site Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP