Site Engineer

TWG Consulting; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TWG Consulting is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major energy infrastructure project in Ellesmere Port. You will set out and survey cable routes, excavations, ducting and substation foundations while coordinating with site management and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include establishing site controls, interpreting drawings, producing as-built surveys and supporting QA activities to ensure safety and quality on site. CSCS card and civil engineering qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer.
• Civil engineering, setting-out and surveying experience.
• Experience with cable laying, substations, foundations or energy infrastructure.
• Proficient with surveying tools (Total Stations, GPS/GNSS).
• Understanding of drawings, levels, coordinates and as-built docs.
• Civil/Construction qualification and CSCS card.
• Experience with Tier 1/2 contractors beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set out and survey works for cable routes, excavations, ducting and foundations.
• Establish site controls, levels and coordinates.
• Produce as-built surveys and interpret drawings.
• Support QA activities, ITPs, inspections and site documentation.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Civil engineering

Drawing interpretation

QA support

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Construction qualification

Tools

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS

Surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer

Job Title: Site Engineer

Location: Ellesmere Port

Salary: £45,000 + Package

Sector: Energy / Civils / Infrastructure

Works: Cable Laying & Substation Foundations

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the team delivering a major energy infrastructure project in Ellesmere Port.

The project involves energy cable laying and the construction of substation foundations, providing an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with a strong civils background to work on a significant infrastructure scheme.

The Site Engineer Role

As Site Engineer, you will provide engineering and technical support across the project, working closely with site management, subcontractors and the wider delivery team.

You will be responsible for setting out and surveying works associated with cable routes, excavations, ducting and substation foundations, ensuring construction is completed accurately and in accordance with drawings and specifications.

The role will include establishing site controls, levels and coordinates, producing as-built surveys, interpreting technical drawings and resolving engineering queries on site.

You will also support QA activities, ITPs, inspections and site documentation while ensuring works meet the required safety, quality and engineering standards.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer.
• Strong civil engineering, setting-out and surveying experience.
• Experience with cable laying, utilities, substations, foundations, groundworks or energy infrastructure.
• Competent using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and surveying equipment.
• Good understanding of drawings, levels, coordinates, tolerances and as-built documentation.
• Relevant Civil Engineering or Construction qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.

Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor on major energy or infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

Package

£45,000 per annum + Package