Job Description:

Your new company
You will be joining a high-profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor co-delivering a major clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor offers a strong pipeline of regional work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and 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 the Cambridgeshire area.

Your new role
As Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day technical leadership and site management on a section of this large-scale infrastructure programme. You will:

• Oversee and manage Site Engineers, supporting the Site Agent and Supervisors to ensure smooth daily site operations
• Drive exceptional standards in health, safety, environmental management and quality
• Lead on quality control, ensuring all works meet specifications, regulations and industry standards
• Provide technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and respond to technical queries
• Maintain accurate setting‑out and dimensional control to support the precise delivery of construction activities
• Proactively identify and address unexpected technical issues to keep the project on track
• Champion continuous improvement, supporting on‑time and on‑budget project delivery while upholding client expectations.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally in the water industry
• Strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to lead and support a site-based engineering team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• A valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In 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
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 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
• Opportunity to work on a major clean water infrastructure project
• Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If 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.

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