Senior Site Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee large-scale residential projects in the East Midlands. This key role involves managing groundworks processes, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and coordinating between engineers, clients, and project teams. Join a growing company that values your input and prioritizes professional development.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer in residential groundworks.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of building processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervising site engineers and subcontractors.
• Conducting QA checks and maintaining records.
• Liaising with project managers and clients.

Skills

GPS/setting out equipment

Technical drawing interpretation

QA checks

Health and safety compliance

Tools

AutoCAD 3D Civil

Leica machine control

Job description

Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a strong background in residential groundworks, looking for more than just another job?

Nicholas Associates are working with a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor who is looking to bring on board a Senior Site Engineer to manage large-scale residential projects across the East Midlands.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in overseeing groundworks packages for major housing developers. From site setup through to infrastructure and foundation delivery, you'll ensure technical accuracy, safety compliance, and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising site engineers and subcontractors

QA checks and maintaining accurate site records

Interpreting technical drawings and specifications

Liaising with project managers, clients, and design teams

Ensuring health and safety standards are met across the site

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Site Engineer in residential groundworks

Proficient with GPS/setting out equipment (e.g. Leica/Trimble)

Strong knowledge of (Plots/Earthworks/Roads & Sewers/278 works)

Leica machine control experience and creating models

Proficient in cad software (AutoCAD 3d civil preferred but not essential)

Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

Be part of a growing company with exciting long-term plans

Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued

Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more

Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development

Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities

Long-term career development with a respected contractor

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry , please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information.

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.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.