Senior Site Engineer
Sector: Commercial / Residential Construction
Contract Type: Permanent only
PSR Solutions is working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a major construction project. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing site team delivering a complex, high-quality scheme to programme, budget, and safety standards.
Reporting directly to the Project / Site Manager, the Senior Site Engineer will play a key role within the on-site management team, taking responsibility for technical delivery, setting out, and coordination of specialist subcontractors, particularly concrete frame packages.
The Role
As Senior Site Engineer, you will be an integral part of the project delivery team, supporting daily site operations and acting as the main technical point of contact on site. You will ensure construction works are carried out accurately, safely, and in line with design and specification requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Supporting the Site Manager with daily site operations as required
Acting as the main technical adviser on site for specialist subcontractors, including concrete frame contractors
Setting out, levelling, and surveying the site
QA inspections, temporary works checks, and temporary works coordination
Checking plans, drawings, and managing setting-out coordination
Calling off reinforcement from schedules and interpreting reinforcement drawings
Ensuring materials used and works carried out are in line with specifications
Managing and interpreting construction drawings from structural, architectural, and MEP consultants
Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and site teams
Day-to-day site management, including supervising site labour and subcontractors
Planning works and organising plant and site facilities to meet programme deadlines
Overseeing quality control and implementing company health & safety systems on site
Preparing reports for the Senior Site Manager and Project Manager
Taking a proactive approach to resolving technical issues and reporting accordingly
Undertaking any other duties as required by site management
Education & Experience
Degree or HND in Engineering or a related discipline
Valid CSR / CSCS Card
Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate site engineering experience
Previous experience setting out structures valued at £10m+
Proven experience calling off reinforcement and reading reinforcement drawings
Strong operational knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
Excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results
IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
Flexibility regarding site location within the UK & Ireland
Right to work in the UK
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with a market-leading main contractor
Involvement in high-profile, technically challenging projects
Strong career progression within a structured site team
Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking for your next step with a Tier 1 contractor, PSR Solutions would like to hear from you. Apply today for confidential consideration