Job Description
Your new companyYou will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major highways project in Nottingham. This multi-accredited and highly respected contractor has a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. They play a vital role in shaping communities through major infrastructure schemes and place social responsibility, environmental sustainability and quality at the heart of everything they do. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Nottingham.
Your new roleAs Senior Site Engineer, you will take technical responsibility for key elements of the works, ensuring construction is delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme and specification. Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will provide engineering leadership on site and support the development of junior engineers.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing and overseeing all setting out and surveying activities
* Ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and quality standards
* Supporting short-term planning and coordinating day-to-day site activities
* Checking and approving subcontractor works and technical submissions
* Managing quality assurance records and as-built information
* Contributing to method statements, risk assessments and temporary works
* Mentoring Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers on site
* Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and environmental compliance
This is a technically focused, hands-on role offering real influence over site delivery on a major highways project.
What you'll need to succeedTo excel in this role, you will bring:
* A degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) or experience equivalent
* Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally on highways projects
* A strong understanding of QA processes and engineering standards
* Excellent setting out skills using GPS, Total Station and AutoCAD
* A proactive, detail-focused and collaborative approach
* CSCS and full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:
* Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
* Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
* 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Sick pay
* Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
* Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
* Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing
* Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
* Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor and more.
What you need to do nowIf 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.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applications only.
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