Senior Site Engineer - Residential Groundworks & Civil Engineering
Location: East Midlands
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Company Benefits
About the Company
The client is a well-established residential groundworks and civil engineering contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £80 million.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Site Engineer with a background in residential groundworks and infrastructure to join a growing contractor with a substantial pipeline of work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the engineering and technical delivery of projects, ensuring works are completed accurately, safely, and in line with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee all engineering aspects of residential groundworks projects
* Carry out setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, and infrastructure works
* Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and QA procedures
* Supervise and support Site Engineers and subcontractors on site
* Coordinate with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, and technical teams
* Produce and maintain accurate site records, surveys, and as-built information
* Ensure health & safety standards are maintained across all engineering activities
* Identify and resolve technical issues on site efficiently
* Monitor progress against programme and support delivery targets
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer within residential groundworks or civil engineering
* Strong knowledge of roads, drainage, foundations, and infrastructure works
* Proficient in setting out using GPS and robotic total station equipment
* Experience managing junior engineers and coordinating site activities
* Good understanding of QA procedures and as-built documentation
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* CSCS card required
* Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or similar preferred)
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Company vehicle or car allowance
* Pension scheme and additional company benefits
* Opportunity to join an £80m turnover contractor with a strong reputation in the market
* Long-term career progression and development opportunities
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