Senior Site Engineer — Substation Delivery Leader

Laing O'Rourke; Carlton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Site Engineer to join the Kiln Lane Substation project as part of the Great Grid Partnership. You will lead on-site engineering activities, ensuring safety, quality and programme delivery on a nationally significant infrastructure programme.

You will mentor site engineers, coordinate with project teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders, and review drawings and documentation to resolve technical challenges while supporting continuous improvement on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience mentoring teams of Site Engineers.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to review engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering and construction activities safely and on programme.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Carry out site inspections and monitor progress against programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information to resolve technical challenges.
• Support quality assurance activities, inspections and testing.
• Promote health, safety, wellbeing and environmental performance.
• Maintain accurate project records and progress reports.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the team.

Skills

Site engineering

Mentoring

Team leadership

Construction coordination

Safety & quality

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Site Engineer to join the Kiln Lane Substation project as part of the Great Grid Partnership. You will lead on-site engineering activities, ensuring safety, quality and programme delivery on a nationally significant infrastructure programme.

You will mentor site engineers, coordinate with project teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders, and review drawings and documentation to resolve technical challenges while supporting continuous improvement on site.