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Senior Site Engineer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to lead delivery on a range of civil energy projects across South Wales, including renewables, grid infrastructure, and energy-from-waste schemes. This is a key role for a driven professional ready to take ownership on site.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Site Engineer, you will:

  * Lead engineering activities across active civil energy project sites in South Wales, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.

  * Set out structural, earthworks, and drainage elements using total station and GPS equipment; verify and manage survey records.

  * Manage subcontractors, direct labour, and plant resources on a day-to-day basis, coordinating with the project manager and commercial team.

  * Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and method statements; issue RFIs and manage design queries with engineers and consultants.

  * Produce daily site diaries, material records, and construction quality plans; oversee inspection and test plan (ITP) sign-off.

  * Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance; conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and near-miss reporting.

  * Mentor junior engineers and apprentices, supporting their technical development.

  * Liaise directly with clients, stakeholders, and utility providers on site access, programme updates, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  * A degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); working towards or holding MICE / ICE Technician status is advantageous.

  * Previous site engineering experience in civil or ground engineering, with demonstrable exposure to energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects.

  * Proven setting-out skills with Trimble or Leica total station; GPS machine control experience is desirable.

  * A strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and early warning/compensation event processes.

  * SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS as a minimum

  * A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across South Wales and the wider region as required.

  * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while leading small site teams

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