Site Engineer

Your new company
You will be joining a highly respected and well-established specialist civil engineering contractor operating across multiple project frameworks and major infrastructure projects across the UK. This multi-accredited contractor delivers specialist solutions on projects including Sizewell C and HS2 and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. With more than £20m of secured work and a further £40m-plus pipeline at various stages of negotiation, they are actively seeking a Site Engineer to join their team.

This is a permanent position based out of their Nottingham office, covering sites across the UK.

Your new role
As Site Engineer, you will lead and coordinate site activities while acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing project engineering and site supervision activities
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered effectively
• Preparing method statements, risk assessments, working drawings and procedures
• Briefing site teams and specialist subcontractors on project scope and requirements
• Collecting, analysing and presenting monitoring data from live projects
• Supporting project programming, progress reporting and the achievement of key milestones
• Assisting with monthly payment applications and wider commercial activities
• Maintaining accurate project and contractual documentation
• Supporting tendering and business development through site walkovers, client engagement and bid preparation
• Promoting high standards of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) compliance on site

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or similar field) or experience equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising construction projects and site teams, or demonstratable equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence and a valid CSCS card
• Flexibility to travel regularly to project sites across the UK

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £29,000 per annum
• Company car (available for personal use)
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Bonus
• Group life insurance
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Fully covered accommodation and business mileage
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
• Stable, values-driven organisation committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Exposure to high-profile and major projects
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a forward-thinking and employee-first 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.
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