Job Description:

MB973: Senior Site Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Site Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Cumbria depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery & Site Coordination
• Manage and coordinate all construction and engineering activities within your area of responsibility.
• Lead, mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and third-party stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works.
• Plan and manage site activities in conjunction with construction and supervision teams.
• Produce and maintain detailed rolling three-week look-ahead programmes.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify risks, constraints and opportunities that may impact project delivery.
• Ensure all permits, task briefings, inductions and approvals are in place before works commence.
• Support collaborative working across all project functions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) to resolve design issues or incomplete information.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Maintain detailed technical knowledge of your area of responsibility.
• Provide engineering support to construction teams and subcontractors.
• Support the development and implementation of temporary works solutions.
• Ensure temporary works are installed, maintained and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
• Commercial & Resource Management
• Identify material requirements and coordinate procurement activities.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment to support planned works.
• Record actual material and resource usage against planned allocations.
• Identify wastage, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain awareness of subcontractor scopes of work and monitor performance.
• Identify and report changes, delays and variations to project and commercial teams.
• Produce, manage and gain approval for Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure all quality documentation and construction records are maintained accurately.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
• Support audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Promote a right-first-time culture across all site activities.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, project procedures and company policies.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
• Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Ensure all personnel work in accordance with approved procedures and permits.
• Actively contribute to a positive safety culture throughout the project.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, resources, changes and site issues.
• Contribute to project reporting and performance reviews.
• Ensure project records are maintained within document control systems.
• Provide progress updates to project management and commercial teams.
• Support the preparation of project reports and performance data.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience within the Nuclear sector is essential.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, inspection regimes and compliance requirements.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience producing engineering documentation and project records.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

MB973: Senior Site Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP