Senior Site Engineer

Anderselite; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderselite seeks a Senior Site Engineer to lead civil works in a major aviation project in Leeds. You will oversee setting out, surveying, and on-site activities while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The role requires extensive site engineering experience and a Civil Engineering qualification (Degree/HNC/HND). A clean UK driving licence is essential, with security clearance considerations for airside access.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer.
• Proven ability to manage setting out and surveying on large civil/airfield projects.
• Airfield works experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Site Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards for all activities.
• Interpret and review project drawings and specifications accurately.
• Perform setting out and surveying duties on-site.
• Supervise and manage site works, including labour, plant, and subcontractors.
• Maintain detailed records of site activities, including site diaries.
• Manage material orders and ensure timely delivery to support progress.
• Prepare daily and weekly work plans and assist with risk assessments and inspection plans.
• Oversee subcontractors and site engineers as required.

Skills

Setting out and surveying

Airfield works delivery

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer - Leeds

I am currently recruiting for a leading infrastructure services provider and become part of their growing Aviation business unit. In this role my client are seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards for successful project outcomes.

Position Summary:

The Senior Site Engineer will play a critical role in overseeing and executing civil engineering works, managing site activities, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Site Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards for all activities.
• Interpret and review project drawings and specifications accurately.
• Perform setting out and surveying duties on-site.
• Supervise and manage site works, including overseeing labour, plant, and subcontractors.
• Maintain detailed records of site activities, including comprehensive site diaries.
• Manage material orders and ensure timely delivery to support project progress.
• Prepare daily and weekly work plans, assist with Risk Assessments, Work Package Plans, and Inspection Test Plans.
• Oversee the performance and coordination of subcontractors and site engineers as required.

Requirements:

• Experience: Extensive experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer
• Education: Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering.

Skills:

• Expertise in setting out and surveying.
• Demonstrated success in delivering Airfield works projects.

Certifications:

• Ability to obtain an Airside Pass (requires Basic Disclosure Certificate).
• Five-year checkable work history (necessary for security clearance).
• License: Clean UK driving license