Site Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Aldringham is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for the Sizewell C project. You will manage site activities, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering qualification and extensive construction experience. Join a critical infrastructure project shaping the UK's energy future.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in earthworks and drainage.
• Full understanding of safe systems of work with experience in coaching teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and manage subcontractors.
• Produce task briefing sheets and manage project costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in electrical or engineering discipline

Tools

CSCS card

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

Job description

Site Engineer - Sizewell C - Suffolk

Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a critical infrastructure project that will shape the UK's energy future? We're looking for a skilled engineer to join our team on the Sizewell C project as part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).

As a Site Engineer, this is your opportunity to contribute to the development of one of the UK's most ambitious projects: a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station that will power 6 million homes for decades.

What's the role? As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the works. You will manage day-to-day site activities, lead the team in setting out, and ensure quality, safety, and environmental standards are met. You will also coach and mentor junior engineers while maintaining commercial awareness and controlling project costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing method statements, risk assessments, and safety documentation to ensure safe working practices
• Producing task briefing sheets and implementing permits to work, including Confined Space Permits and Hot Works Permits
• Managing site activities, producing as-built drawings, and completing quality check sheets
• Supporting the development of short-term programmes and monitoring KPI compliance
• Managing subcontractors, monitoring costs, and ensuring budget control
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and liaising with designers to resolve technical issues

What we need from you

• A HNC/HND/Degree in an electrical or engineering discipline (or equivalent site experience)
• CSCS card, SSSTS or SMSTS qualification
• Extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in earthworks, drainage, pavement, or structures
• Strong leadership skills and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• A full understanding of safe systems of work and experience in coaching teams to meet technical requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the Offer an Interview scheme. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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