Senior Site Engineer

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee projects ranging from 3m to 10m. You will lead setting out and surveying activities, coordinate with various teams, and ensure quality control on site. Suitable candidates will have experience in building projects, a minimum HNC in Civil Engineering, and strong surveying skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for complex builds and ensure high safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Previous setting out experience on building projects for Main Contractors.
• Competent with surveying equipment and engineering software.
• Knowledge of building and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead setting out, levelling, and surveying activities on commercial projects.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and technical details.
• Provide technical support to site management and junior engineers.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Technical support

Quality control

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Job description

A Regional Contractor are looking to appoint a Senior Site Engineer for projects throughout the North West. Projects typically range between 3m to 10m in value and are predominantly within the Education, Health, Commercial and Leisure sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to take responsibility on complex builds and support site teams from early stages through to completion.

The Role:

• Leading setting out, levelling, and surveying activities on commercial projects
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and technical details
• Providing technical support to site management and junior engineers
• Coordinating with subcontractors, consultants, and design teams
• Overseeing quality control, inspections, and compliance documentation
• Monitoring programme progress and assisting with short-term planning
• Ensuring works are delivered to high health, safety, and environmental standards

Experience:

• Previous Setting out experience on a range of building projects for Main Contractors
• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering
• Highly competent with surveying equipment and engineering software
• Knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.