Senior Site Engineer – Highways
Location: Near Weston-super-Mare
Direct Reports: Site Engineer
Rate - Inside IR35
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join our highways project team based near Weston-super-Mare. The successful candidate will support the Sub Agent in delivering highways and utilities works safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. This role will involve managing day-to-day site engineering activities and overseeing a Site Engineer to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design, specification, and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team.
Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation.
Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate and manage utilities works (diversions, installations, protection of services) in liaison with statutory undertakers and utility providers.
Ensure all setting out is completed accurately and in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, raising RFIs where required.
Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, QA documentation, ITPs, check sheets, as-builts, and material approvals.
Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements (early warnings, quality records, change control support as required).
Support programme delivery by monitoring progress and identifying potential delays or risks.
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM requirements, and company procedures.
Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, local authorities, and stakeholders as required.
Assist with temporary works coordination where applicable.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer on highways infrastructure projects.
Strong background in highways construction and utilities coordination.
Experience working under NEC contracts (NEC3 or NEC4 preferred).
Ability to manage and mentor junior engineers.
Competent in setting out using GPS and total station equipment.
Strong understanding of QA processes and site documentation requirements.
Experience dealing with local authorities and statutory undertakers.
CSCS card (appropriate level).
SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred).
Full UK driving licence.
HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor training.
First Aid at Work certification.
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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation