Senior Site Engineer

Carrington West; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a busy RC project in Felixstowe. You will set out works, oversee concrete pours, and ensure adherence to drawings, specs and tolerances on a fast-moving site.

You should have hands-on site experience, be confident with Leica total stations and GPS, and hold a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent. Driving licence and relevant site certificates are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer or ready to step up
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Excellent on-site leadership and ability to manage junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Set out RC works including foundations for rails, fenders and ladders using Leica
• Plan, oversee and sign off concrete pours with ITPs and quality records
• Ensure works align with drawings, specs and tolerances
• Coordinate with subcontractors and supervisors and support junior engineers
• Produce as-built surveys and engineering records
• Contribute to short-term programming and sequencing
• Promote health, safety and quality on site

Skills

RC works

Project management

Organised

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica total stations

GPS equipment

Job description

Senior Site Engineer

Location: Felixstowe | Contract: ASAP start until Spring 2027 | Rate: £400 per day / salary

Carrington West is working with a leading contractor to find an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a busy reinforced concrete (RC) project. The works include concrete pours and new foundations for rails, fenders and ladders. You'll need to be hands-on, good at setting out, and comfortable on a fast-moving site.

The role

• Set out all RC works, including foundations for rails, fenders and ladders, using Leica instruments
• Plan, oversee and sign off concrete pours, including pre-pour checks, ITPs and quality records
• Check that works are built to drawings, specifications and tolerances
• Manage and support junior engineers and work closely with subcontractors and supervisors
• Produce as-built surveys, records and engineering documentation
• Help plan short-term programmes and sequence the works
• Promote a strong health, safety and quality culture on site

About you

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer or a strong Site Engineer ready to step up
• Confident using Leica total stations and GPS equipment
• Strong background in RC works, formwork, reinforcement and concrete pours
• Able to stay organised and accurate when the pace is high
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• CSCS card (Black/Gold), SMSTS/SSSTS and first aid are all an advantage
• Full UK driving licence