Senior Engineer - Sizewell C

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Leiston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Lodging allowance

Travel allowance

Sizewell C project

Career development

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead earthworks and infrastructure activities on Sizewell C. The role focuses on setting out, surveying and planning, with strong emphasis on QA, RAMS and 3D machine control systems.

You will coordinate with site teams, subcontractors and the Commercial Team to ensure safe, compliant delivery and progressive project milestones over a major UK infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in Civil Engineering, ideally earthworks and major infrastructure.
• Strong experience with site surveying and setting out.
• Knowledge of earthworks, construction methods and QA processes.
• Experience with GNSS and 3D machine control systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and works information.
• Experience with RAMS, ITPs and QA processes.
• Eligibility for ICE Graduate Membership and progression towards IEng.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across earthworks activities and plan works with the site team.
• Resolve technical issues and maintain quality and compliance.
• Involved in setting out, surveying, QA, documentation and construction planning.
• Review 3D machine control models and ensure accurate earthmoving.
• Coordinate with Foremen and site teams to manage earthworks.
• Prepare and maintain RAMS, ITPs and checklists.
• Support short-term and rolling-wave planning.

Skills

Site surveying

Setting out

Earthworks

3D machine control

QA processes

RAMS & ITPs

Communication

Education

ICE Graduate Membership

Tools

GNSS

3D machine control systems

Job description

SENIOR ENGINEER Sizewell C £45,000 £50,000 + Bonus + Lodging & Travel Allowances

NEOS Engineering are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join an established engineering contractor working on the major Sizewell C project.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong earthworks and infrastructure background to take a leading role in the delivery of major earthworks activities, supporting site teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

THE ROLE

As Senior Engineer, you ll provide technical leadership across earthworks activities, working closely with the wider site team to plan works, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

You ll be heavily involved in setting out, surveying, QA, documentation and construction planning, making this an ideal role for an Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a major infrastructure environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out GNSS-based site surveys and setting out for earthworks.
• Use batter rails, travellers and visualisation stakeouts to support accurate construction.
• Review and validate 3D machine control models for automated earthmoving equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and works information to determine effective construction methods.
• Work closely with Foremen and site teams to coordinate earthworks activities.
• Prepare and maintain Plans, RAMS, ITPs and checklists.
• Manage QA processes and ensure required checks are completed before works commence.
• Carry out spot soil quality checks, including plasticity and moisture content testing.
• Support short-term and rolling-wave planning to maintain efficient project delivery.
• Identify and report contractual events to the Commercial Team.
• Accurately record verbal instructions, supported by sketches and relevant technical details.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams throughout project delivery.

ABOUT YOU

We re looking for a Senior Engineer with:

• 4+ years' experience in Civil Engineering, ideally within earthworks and major infrastructure.
• Strong experience with site surveying and setting out.
• Knowledge of earthworks, construction methods and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working with GNSS and 3D machine control systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and works information.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation including RAMS, ITPs and QA processes.
• Eligibility for ICE Graduate Membership and a commitment to progressing towards IEng status.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and project delivery.

THE PACKAGE

• £45,000 £50,000 basic salary
• Bonus
• Lodging allowance
• Travel allowance
• Opportunity to work on the Sizewell C project
• Long-term career development within a major UK infrastructure environment

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