Senior Site Engineer

Benchmark Technical Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Technical Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a 12-month contract on a large sub-structure scheme in Bedford. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, drawing interpretation, QA documentation, and coordinating with management, subcontractors and authorities.

Key requirements include proven scheme experience, strong setting-out using Leica/Trimble tools, Civil Engineering qualification, CSCS card and right to work in the UK; SSSTS/SMSTS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on similar sub-structure schemes.
• Strong setting-out skills using Leica/Trimble.
• Civil Engineering qualification.
• CSCS card and right to work in the UK.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying.
• Interpretation of technical drawings and plans.
• Managing QA documentation and as-builts.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and authorities.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards compliance.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Drawing interpretation

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS (preferred)

Tools

Leica equipment

Trimble equipment

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a 12 month contract on a large Sub structure scheme based in Bedford This is a key role on a high-profile project requiring strong technical knowledge and proven experience in delivering works to spec. Works including Pad foundations, drainage & ducting.

Role Overview:

• Setting out and surveying.
• Interpretation of technical drawings and plans
• Managing QA documentation and as-builts
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and local authorities
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience on similar schemes
• Strong setting out skills using Leica/Trimble equipment
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering
• CSCS card and right to work in the UK
• SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred)