HVDC Transmission Site Engineer

NES Advantage Solutions; Seaham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term project opportunities

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Site Engineer to support HVDC cable installation on major UK transmission projects. You will provide engineering support to site activities and ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years on UK sites, TWCs, and familiarity with HVDC cables, temporary works, and site quality controls. You’ll work with the Site Manager and design teams on a busy, safety-focused project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in site engineering/construction.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualifications and experience.
• Experience working 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.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection documentation, and engineering reports.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections and testing.
• Monitor subcontractor works and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with progress measurement and reporting.
• Support the preparation and review of construction documentation.
• Ensure all engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with UK health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements whilst promoting strong safety culture.

Skills

Site Engineering

Construction Standards

Health and Safety

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey Equipment

CSCS

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Site Engineer to support HVDC cable installation on major UK transmission projects. You will provide engineering support to site activities and ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years on UK sites, TWCs, and familiarity with HVDC cables, temporary works, and site quality controls. You’ll work with the Site Manager and design teams on a busy, safety-focused project.