Senior Site Engineer - Sizewell C | Ground Engineering Lead

EDF

Sizewell

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus
Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Enhanced sick pay
Income protection
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Volunteering days
Professional growth and development

Job summary

EDF is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for Sizewell C in Suffolk to lead piling and ground engineering on a landmark project. You will oversee delivery, ensure KPI compliance and coordinate with process teams to optimise cost and schedule.

The role requires strong people-management, communications, and contract awareness. You will coach teams, set clear targets, review performance, and support commercial activities while upholding HSE standards.

Qualifications

  • Substantial experience in piling and ground engineering operations and design.
  • Recognised professional qualification (MICE or MIStructE) or working towards one; CSCS card held.
  • Evidence of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure project deliverables through handover meetings and KPI monitoring.
  • Prepare and collate contract documentation and secure approvals pre-mobilisation.
  • Prepare site documentation and communicate deliverables to the site supervisor and operations team.
  • Monitor project performance daily and manage risks to maximise margins and minimise costs.
  • Lead or support final account settlements with the commercial team.
  • Review financial performance and revise forecasts weekly.
  • Provide support to work winning teams on sequencing, constructability, and risks.
  • Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, commercial, plant, and design teams for effective delivery.

Skills

People management
Communication
Presentational skills
Commercial acumen
Contract knowledge

Education

MICE or MIStructE
CSCS card

Job description

EDF is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for Sizewell C in Suffolk to lead piling and ground engineering on a landmark project. You will oversee delivery, ensure KPI compliance and coordinate with process teams to optimise cost and schedule.

The role requires strong people-management, communications, and contract awareness. You will coach teams, set clear targets, review performance, and support commercial activities while upholding HSE standards.

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