HVDC Site Engineer – Cable Installation & Civil Works

Navartis Ltd; Seaham; Remote; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support for HVDC cable installation and associated civil works on a UK-based site in the Northeast. The role is on a 5-day week with a day rate of £400-£500 DOE.

You will survey routes, interpret drawings and specs, ensure works follow approved designs and method statements, and collaborate with site managers, supervisors, and design teams to maintain quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in site engineering/construction.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualifications and experience.
• Experience on UK construction sites and familiarity with UK construction standards and practices.
• Strong understanding of site quality, inspection, surveying, and construction control processes.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements within major construction projects.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for HVDC cable installation and associated civil works.
• Survey cable routes, joint bays, ducts, trenches, access roads, compounds, and other associated infrastructure.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, construction methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved designs, method statements, risk assessments, and ITPs.
• Work closely with the Site Manager, Construction Manager, supervisors, subcontractors, surveyors, and design teams.
• Monitor cable installation activities, including cable pulling, handling, laying, joint bay preparation, duct installation, cable protection, and reinstatement where applicable.
• Undertake site inspections and dimensional checks and ensure works are constructed to the required tolerances.
• Assist with resolving technical issues and raise RFIs where clarification from the design team is required.

Skills

Site engineering

Surveying

Reading drawings/specs

Coordination

Health & safety awareness

Education

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualifications

Job description

Navartis Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support for HVDC cable installation and associated civil works on a UK-based site in the Northeast. The role is on a 5-day week with a day rate of £400-£500 DOE.

You will survey routes, interpret drawings and specs, ensure works follow approved designs and method statements, and collaborate with site managers, supervisors, and design teams to maintain quality and safety standards.