Senior Site Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x4 vehicle

Career progression

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for residential groundworks projects across the Midlands region. The role focuses on engineering excellence from inception through completion, with a capable Site Engineer supporting daily tasks and you leading complex technical delivery.

You will set out, review drawings, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, safe project execution on high-profile developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential groundworks is essential.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and coordinate site activities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Proactive approach to ensure safe, efficient project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering aspects of residential groundworks projects.
• Set out earthworks, roads & sewers, plots and Section 278 works.
• Produce and check QA documentation.
• Create and manage Leica GPS machine control models using the ConX system.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Contracts Managers and clients.
• Review drawings and resolve technical queries.
• Mentor developing Site Engineers and ensure project quality.

Skills

Residential groundworks experience

Mentoring junior engineers

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Proactive approach

Tools

Leica GPS Machine Control

ConX system

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BricsCAD Pro

Job description

Senior Site Engineer - Residential Groundworks

Location: Midlands (Projects across the region)
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate) + Excellent Package including a 4x4 Company Vehicle
Are you an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking to join a growing residential groundworks contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work?
We're looking for an ambitious engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, mentoring junior engineers, and playing a key role in delivering high-quality residential developments.

The Role

Working across multiple residential groundworks projects, you'll be responsible for ensuring engineering excellence from inception through to completion. While you'll still be involved in setting out, each project is supported by a capable Site Engineer, allowing you to focus on the more complex engineering, technical delivery and quality aspects of the project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing all engineering aspects of residential groundworks projects.
• Setting out for earthworks, roads & sewers, plots and Section 278 works.
• Producing and checking QA documentation.
• Creating and managing Leica GPS machine control models using the ConX system.
• Liaising closely with Site Managers, Contracts Managers and clients.
• Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries.
• Supporting and mentoring developing Site Engineers.
• Ensuring projects are delivered accurately, safely and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience working within residential groundworks.
• Excellent knowledge of:
  • Plot works
  • Earthworks
  • Roads & Sewers
  • Section 278 works
• Experience with Leica GPS Machine Control, including creating models and using the ConX system.
• An understanding of geotechnical principles, including CBR values and earthworks specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, BricsCAD Pro, or similar.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to mentor and support junior engineers.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £60,000-£75,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Company package including a 4x4 vehicle.
• Long-term career progression with a successful and expanding contractor.
• High-profile residential projects with leading housebuilders.
• A collaborative team environment where your technical expertise is valued and your career development is supported.

If you're a Senior Site Engineer looking for your next challenge with a business that invests in its people and delivers quality projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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