Senior Site Engineer

Ivy Resource Group; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to oversee site engineering and technical aspects. This role involves ensuring project compliance, managing health and safety, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have relevant construction experience and strong leadership abilities. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including a car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working options

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience as a Senior Site Engineer.
• Strong technical background in main contractor construction.
• Ability to apply logical/critical thinking to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Control site engineering and technical aspects of construction.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and drawings.
• Support health and safety management on site.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and planning skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in a relevant construction subject

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Ivy Resource Group are seeking an experienced and well‑organised Senior Site Engineer with strong leadership skills to join our client's West Midlands regional construction site engineering team. This is a site‑based role with overall responsibility for controlling the site engineering and technical aspects of construction works, whilst implementing a strict regime for quality control. Duties will also include supporting the management of health and safety and environmental control of site operations.

What you will be doing

• Ensuring that project works comply with contract specifications and drawings, and maintaining appropriate records to confirm compliance.
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and their representatives/advisors.
• Implementing company strategies and policies on Sustainability, Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training & Development.
• Acting as a role model for company culture and values.
• Applying the Company’s Business Management System.
• Proactively identifying and resolving problems on site.
• Supporting initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Line management responsibilities, including annual appraisals and development for junior staff.
• Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role.

What we will need from you

• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience (essential).
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (preferred).
• SMSTS qualification and appropriate CSCS Card (essential).
• Comprehensive experience in a similar role as a Senior Site Engineer (essential).
• Strong technical background with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative, apply logical/critical thinking, and resolve problems effectively.
• Robust analytical and planning skills with strong attention to detail.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days)
• 3 additional long service days after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (option to add family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (depending on role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Perks at Work discount scheme (electronics, groceries, travel, fitness & more)

Flexible Benefits scheme including:

• Critical illness insurance (with option for partner)
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers & leisure discounts

How to apply

Submit your CV.

Call / Text / Whatsapp Robbie on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.