Senior Site Engineer

Precision Recruitment Group Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional main contractor is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their team in South Yorkshire. This permanent role offers a salary between £55,000 and £60,000 along with a £5,500 car allowance and excellent benefits. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, setting out works, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have a strong track record with major contractors, preferably in leisure or healthcare. The company values long-term relationships and invests in employee development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Stable employment history with reputable main contractors is essential.
• Experience working for contractors in leisure, residential or healthcare sectors is preferred.
• An Engineering Degree is not essential, but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works comply with CDM Regulations and safe working practices.
• Assist with construction programmes, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Set out works and check on-site compliance.
• Maintain drawing files and liaise with the design team.
• Support the preparation of handover documentation.
• Promote a safety culture across site teams.

Skills

Levelling and surveying experience

Competent using total stations and automatic levels

Strong understanding of site engineering processes

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Proficient with construction software

Education

BTEC National or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction

Job description

Job Title: Senior Site Engineer
Sector: Main Contractor
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Package
Location: Yorkshire
Start Date: January / February

The Company

We are representing a well‑established regional main contractor with a turnover in excess of £60M‑£70M. The business has a strong reputation for consistent growth and high‑quality project delivery across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and leisure sectors. Due to continued workload, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join their team.

The Role

This is a permanent position offering long‑term stability, strong project exposure and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with CDM Regulations and company safe working practices
• Assisting with construction programmes, method statements, risk assessments and action plans
• Setting out works using total stations and automatic levels
• Checking works on site for compliance with drawings and specifications
• Agreeing site measurements and maintaining accurate records with client representatives
• Maintaining drawing files, registers and site filing systems; liaising with the design team to ensure current and updated information is used
• Taking off quantities from drawings to assist with measurements and requisitions
• Supporting the preparation of construction completion and handover documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered to a high standard of quality in line with specifications and best practice
• Maintaining all required quality records; working with site management to ensure compliance with legislation, health & safety policies and procedures
• Promoting open, honest and effective communication across site teams; leading by example with regard to safety culture and behaviours

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record working for contractors, ideally within the leisure, residential or healthcare sectors. An Engineering Degree is not essential; however, a solid and stable employment history is preferred.

• BTEC National or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction (desirable but not essential). Stable employment history with reputable main contractors (essential)
• Proven levelling and surveying experience
• Competent using total stations and automatic levels
• Strong understanding of site engineering processes and quality control
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficient with construction software and IT systems

Apply & Rewards

Our client is known for looking after their staff and offering long‑term, stable employment. They promote a positive working environment, invest in their people, and focus on building long‑term relationships rather than short‑term roles.

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 £5,500 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and health insurance
• Private medical insurance

To learn more, contact Carl Bennion on between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM for a confidential conversation, or click Apply Now to submit your CV.

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