Senior Site Engineer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead civil engineering projects within the Aviation division in Leeds. You will oversee site activities, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors.

The role requires setting out and surveying expertise, reviewing drawings, and delivering airfield works. A Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent) and a clean UK driving license are essential;

Qualifications

• Experience in setting out and surveying on civil projects.
• Proven track record delivering airfield works projects.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

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.

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.