Senior Site Engineer

Invision Group; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor in Needham Market is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to manage complex new-build industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong technical knowledge, and proven experience in the industrial sector. Offering a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits including a company truck or car allowance, the role promises excellent career progression within a stable company.

Benefits

Company truck or car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

Discretionary annual bonus

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working for a main contractor on new-build industrial / warehouse or steel frame projects.
• Strong understanding of setting out, structural steel erection, and civils works.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across multiple major new-build steel frame warehouse projects.
• Manage setting out, dimensional control, and verification for foundations and structural frames.
• Liaise with design teams and consultants to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of civil engineering

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Senior Engineer - Regional Main Contractor (Steel Frame Warehouses)

Location: East Anglia / Ipswich
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Company Truck or Car Allowance + Pension + Healthcare + Bonus

Our client is a regional self-delivery main contractor with a strong reputation for quality, technical excellence, and repeat business in the industrial and logistics sector. With over 7 million sq ft of new-build warehouse and distribution projects in the pipeline, they deliver fast-track steel frame schemes ranging from £10m to £80m across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing and delivering complex new-build industrial projects from early groundwork stages through to steel erection, envelope, and internal fit-out. Working as part of an experienced site team, you'll oversee all engineering, quality, and technical elements of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities across multiple major new-build steel frame warehouse projects.
• Manage setting out, dimensional control, and verification for foundations, holding-down bolts, and structural frames.
• Review drawings and technical documents to identify discrepancies and ensure buildability.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors including groundworks, steel, cladding, and civils packages.
• Oversee the erection of steel frames, ensuring compliance with structural tolerances and safety standards.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures and ensure accurate record keeping and as-built documentation.
• Liaise with design teams and consultants to resolve technical queries and manage design changes.
• Ensure compliance with all HSEQ requirements, promoting a positive safety culture on site.
• Track progress against programme and report updates to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager.
• Mentor and support site engineers and junior staff to maintain strong technical standards.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.

About You

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven experience working for a main contractor on new-build industrial / warehouse or steel frame projects.
• Strong understanding of setting out, structural steel erection, and civils works.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What's on Offer

• Basic Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE)
• Package: Company truck or car allowance, pension, private healthcare, and discretionary annual bonus
• Career Path: Excellent long-term progression within a growing regional contractor with a secured workload well into 2029 and beyond.

If you're a motivated Senior Engineer looking to join a respected regional main contractor delivering landmark industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us in confidence for more information.