Senior Site Engineer (Sizewell C) (2 Year FTC)
Job Category: Engineering
Contract Partner Company: Bouygues Energies & Services Contracting
Employing Company: VSL UK
Main Responsibilities
Engineering & Construction Delivery
* Take responsibility for a section or part of the construction works during the execution phase
* Define construction methodologies, schedules, technical options, and preparation of project documentation
* Coordinate construction activities through direct labour and subcontractors through to handover
* Monitor operations and construction activities to ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements
* Review and monitor progress programmes and contribute to schedule updates where required
* Support risk and opportunity management processes across project activities
* Prepare information required for progress reporting and budget monitoring
* Support preparation of comparative summaries for supplier and subcontractor tenders
Quality, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure all works are delivered in compliance with project quality, environmental, and Health & Safety standards
* Support site inspections and monitoring of safe working practices across construction activities
* Assist with management of plant, equipment, and materials across site operations
* Apply quality assurance procedures and support technical testing requirements
* Promote sustainability initiatives and contribute to awareness of Sustainable Development policies across site teams
Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
* Coordinate closely with site supervisory teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives
* Support subcontractor and supplier selection, coordination, and monitoring activities
* Participate in project reporting and contractual review processes
* Maintain strong client relationships with responsibility for programme and quality delivery requirements
* Support effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams
Leadership & Commercial Awareness
* Set project objectives in collaboration with site management teams across technical, financial, and operational areas
* Support project profitability through effective planning, coordination, and commercial awareness
* Provide leadership and coordination across designated sections of works
* Contribute to decision‑making and problem‑solving across site operations
Education
* Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
* Working towards or holding professional accreditation (ICE or equivalent) would be advantageous
Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience working on major civil engineering or construction projects
* Previous experience operating within live construction site environments
* Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site operations
* Exposure to major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects would be advantageous
* Legal right to work in the UK.
* Willingness to be based in Ipswich at the Sizewell C site office.
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK.
As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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